Or at least that’s how the lyrics from the song go.  Or perhaps you prefer the quotes “The time I kill is killing me” or “You may delay but time will not”.   Or maybe the old maxim “Time is Money”.  I think I even saw Kyle post somewhere “Information is in abundance, but my time and focus are at a premium.”

Do you see a recurring theme here?  No matter how you look at it, I think everyone would agree that time is one of our most precious commodities.  Well, as “luck” would have it, we have been given a gift of time this year.  Given that 2012 is a leap-year, we have an extra day (February 29^th).  That is 24 extra hours to do whatever you want. 

It does not matter what we choose to do.  It can be work related – researching a new niche; writing a few articles; creating a new blog or two – or it can be relax related – catch up on some reading; spend some quality time with the family; take a well deserved nap.  The only important thing is we that should DO something with that free gift.  As for myself, since February 29^th falls on a Wednesday, I will be going to work as usual.  Bummer.

However, I determined not to let this awesome gift go to waste.  My plan is to use this gift throughout the year to help me take more action on things I wish to accomplish.  Whenever I find myself fretting about time (I am running out of time; I cannot find any extra time), I will remind myself that I have an extra 24 hours from which to draw upon!  I will cash in a couple of those hours each time I feel I could use them.  A couple of extra hours to take action!  Plus, since I am sure I will not be tracking when I use these “extra” hours, I can draw upon them almost anytime.  It will be like an abundant supply of time!

Now I know there are some of you that will think this idea is mathematically impossible.  Yes, perhaps my accounting method is a little flawed.  But sometimes it takes a little mathematical creativity to keep oneself motivated.  Therefore, I am going to go ahead and use this free gift and become a man of action.  Please feel free to do the same.

Take care,

Kerry