"I'm always amazed at how easily we give our time to others without thinking, and then are mad later when it was wasted. What exactly did we think was going to happen? That everyone was going to be prepared, productive, and appreciative? Time has become the ultimate luxury-we never have enough of it, and are jealous of those that have it. For too many of us, endless meetings, back-to-back emails, and constant interruptions leave little room for focused, meaningful work."
"But what if I told you that much of this time theft could be prevented with a little more mindfulness, intent, and discipline? Warren Buffett is a great example: He once shared his calendar with Bill Gates, and it was practically empty, which Gates found shocking. But Buffett was making a point-that one of the key reasons for his success is that he fiercely guards his time, knowing that "people will take your time if you let them.""
Time has become a scarce, nonrenewable resource that is often given away thoughtlessly, leaving people frustrated when it is wasted. Endless meetings, back-to-back emails, and constant interruptions erode opportunities for focused, meaningful work and lower morale. People frequently offer their time even when depleted, which exacerbates the problem. Much of this time theft can be reduced with greater mindfulness, intent, and discipline. Guarding time deliberately, as exemplified by vast, protected calendar blocks, treats time as a strategic asset and enables better productivity and decision-making.
Read at Fast Company
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