Comments on: Motivational Monday: The Value of Time

By: Scott 'Q' Marcus

Scott 'Q' Marcus — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:31:40 +0000

I do a Motivational Monday Memo and I was looking on the web to see who else does and I stumbled upon this post. Very nice. It helped me change my own mood. Thank you for the bringing it to my attention.

By: Richard Crook

Richard Crook — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:28:42 +0000

Hi Nicole

Great video and puts my time management to shame. I think the original was done by Frank Covey – “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” That’s where the crdit might have to go?

Richard

By: Helen Raptoplous

Helen Raptoplous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 18:00:06 +0000

That was a beautiful break in my busy day! It is a great goosebumper of a video that really touched my heart on a deep level. Time is such a precious commodity!! We all know it, but crazy how easy it can be to forget every now and then and get all wrapped up in things that are not that important.

You share a great question to help us keep track of our time and keep our priorities in fron of us.. “Is This a good use of my time?”

I am very productive and manage my time well, but there are always times when my focus goes astray and your question is a great one to bring me back!

Thank you for sharing this Nicole, and from the comments, I can see it is a hot topic!
xox
HelenRappy

By: Patti Stafford

Patti Stafford — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:11:00 +0000

Time management has been a hot topic lately around the blogosphere. I’m starting to take it personally. LOL.

I have to agree with your mom (another Patti–yay!) that more things make you cry as you get older. Susanne mentioned her little girl turning 8. I have three awesome daughters but my baby girl is 21. Talk about feeling older. (note, I said older—not old.)

As for the topic at hand, I have to develop tunnel vision and become a hermit sometimes to get things done and literally avoid the internet except for what I’m working on at the time.

Thanks for the time reminder. Now I better ignore your blog and get back to work. LOL. Just kidding, I have another post or two to catch up on. 🙂

By: Ginny Edwards

Ginny Edwards — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:29:03 +0000

That’s a beautiful video and a great reminder. I’m really just starting to learn the time lesson…wish I had learned it sooner.

Thanks for sharing and God bless,
Ginny

By: Harry

Harry — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 20:18:35 +0000

This is most probably one the best posts I ve been through in the while. I love the blog. Keep it up.

By: Carol O.

Carol O. — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:49:30 +0000

Great post and reminder that every second of every day is one we will never get back. I learned over the past several years from the loss of both my in-laws, my father and a grandson that each second should be treasured. Every day I try to spend a little time with my newest granddaughter (who like her brother, has been diagnosed with an incurable genetic disorder and a short life span).

I do something everyday for my business, even if it is just responding to an email. I take time each day to enjoy my family and my pets.

Thank you, Nicole, for reminding us to value time.

By: The Happypreneur

The Happypreneur — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:26:25 +0000

Wow Nicole, that was a great reminder that every moment is precious and we need to make each and every one of them count. Thanks for the video, needed it this morning when I’m trying to work and my grandson is pulling on my arm to come see what he is doing. Guess I’m gonna go see what he is doing with an new attitude. ;^) Big hug!

Celene

By: Susanne Myers

Susanne Myers — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:47:03 +0000

I definitely agree with Patti, some of the best 125 seconds I am spending today. Time is one of the few truly finite resources in our lives and something we can’t get back or buy more of.

“The days are long but the years are short” is particularly resonating with me since my little girl is turning 8 on Thursday. Unbelievable, it feels like I just gave birth to her last week.

Even though there are days when I could use a few more hours of quite time to work, and it becomes very challenging to get much done when school is out, I am grateful that I’m in a position where I can be at school every afternoon to pick her up or be here when school is out for almost a week because of snow.

By: The Mom

The Mom — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:06:36 +0000

I credit that saying to you, Nicole. 😀

And, just FYI… this kind of video and message didn’t used to make me cry, but it does now. The years will do that to a person because the truth of the video hits home harder and harder as time goes by.

This was probably one of the best 1:55 minutes I spent today. Thanks for sharing. Now, I’ve gotta go blow my nose and get back to work. sniff sniff

Love ya!