Jim Rohn, one of the pioneers of personal development once said: “Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waste it, kill it and spend it rather than invest it.” and this is one of the profound truths. Time is an intangible asset.

Time is important and most powerful force in life because it constantly moves ahead. Time cannot be paused and reversed. Time shapes our life and experiences, influencing everything from the moment we are born till the last breath of life. Throughout our life we get shaped by our experiences, sequences to the events and milestone moments that forms our memories some good, some bad and some ugly.  

People are a varying resource who help businesses grow, and contracted as needed, which means sometimes are responsible for loss of organizations, hence, people cannot be the most valuable resource. The only remaining resource that is fixed is time. If time is running out, organizations cannot add on more days, hours, minutes, or even seconds between now and the due date. Each job needs to be finished in timeline. Organizations that respect time, grow bigger. 

Richard Branson the billionaire entrepreneur of Virgin Airlines wakes up at 5.00 am to work out which he claims boosts his productivity significantly and he keeps the list ready of work to be done throughout the day; Branson does not compromise with his time schedule; he finishes his work as per scheduled time. Branson has grown as a renowned entrepreneur because he values his and other’s time.

Time is most precious resource in our lives as we can never get back once it’s gone. Therefore, it is important for us to use our time wisely and make the most of every moment. Most people say, “I’m busy,” all the time. They are busy because they are not good at managing their time, they finish work late, because of which they become tired. Time management is most useful skill. Time management skills include the ability to set goals, focus, organize, prioritize, communicate, and delegate. Time management skills in every event every day is particularly important. For students, time management is crucial for success in achieving their goals. It allows them to prioritize their tasks, stay organized, and meet deadlines.

Sachin Tendulakar – the Master Blaster and Icon of Indian Cricket, always respected time in his life. His success in cricket is a result of his hard work, dedication, and discipline. He would practice for hours, work on his weaknesses, and strive for perfection. Young Sachin used to be at Shivaji Park cricket ground early in the morning at 5.30 am each day.  He was coached under the guidance of Ramakant Achrekar at Shivaji Park in the mornings and evenings. Tendulkar would practice for hours; if he became exhausted, Achrekar would put a one-rupee coin on the top of the stumps, and the bowler who would get out Tendulkar would get the coin.

I value my time. It is something that I can’t get back. I organize my tasks and responsibilities. I consciously make efforts to use time effectively. Time is precious in our life because it is limited. We must realise that we have a limited amount of time to accomplish our goals and our purpose in this lifetime. We also must try to live our life to the fullest. Some people may value the time they spend with loved ones, while others may value the time, they use to pursue their passions and goals.  I try achieving my bucket list and that gives me immense happiness.

Timeline is important in history as it allows us to understand the progression of events and how they have shaped the world today. Historical timelines are very broad and very specific and can cover a range of topics. A historical era is a particular period classified as a whole because of commonalities.  A timeline is a representation of a sequence of events in chronological order. Chronology is the science of determining the correct order of events as

The famous Indian star Amitabh Bachchan says, “People always want to be successful, but they do not want to get out of their comfort zone”. Getting out of the comfort zone is the first step to achieve success and that is Goal Setting. People hesitate to set goals because in their mind they are not ready to get out of comfort and run for success and happiness. The 81 years old star works today also 12-14 hours a day. He is strict in his time regime, he reaches the ‘Kaun Banega karodpati’ set which he hosts for past twenty years 3 hours in advance.  Kudos!

People who respect their own time, value other’s time. Narayana Murthy founder of Infosys defends 70-hour work week, here’s what he said. N R Narayana Murthy defended his advice of working 70 hours a week to boost India’s economy, stating he had not received negative feedback and that his advice had been well-received by his Western friends, NRIs, and many individuals in India. He is very strict about having meetings in the scheduled time and he is a staunch practitioner of time management.  

Conclusion

The average human lifetime is usually between 60 and 85 years. Specifically, the median being 72.5 years. We may think that it is a long time, or very little, depending on our outlook. If we try and make our life successful and full of happiness, we will realise that we need to use our time wisely. Truly, there is never enough time. We all live in the moment, trying to give our best. The fact is life itself is cumulation of moments. At the last moments of our life, many people think that they never had enough time. So, friends, let’s make best use of our present.

The Pomodoro Technique is not like any other time-management methods used in markets. What makes it so unique? WORK WITH TIME – NOT AGAINST IT.  Most of us get so used to procrastination that time becomes our enemy. We always race against the clock to finish assignments and meet deadlines. The Pomodoro Technique teaches us to work with time, instead of struggling against it. It is truly revolutionary. Once you start using it, you will realize that it simple to learn and very effective. Cirillo named the system “Pomodoro” because he used a tomato-shaped timer to track his work as a university student. Tomatoes are called pomodoro in Italian language.  The methodology is simple: When faced with any large task or series of tasks, it is better to break the work down into short – timed intervals which can be spaced out by short breaks.

Some recent studies have shown that people who take some sort of diversion or distraction such as listening to some music, or watching news, reading something, or chatting with colleagues after intervals of half an hour or an hour feel and perform better than those who just keep working without a break. What happens when we work without break – our brains numb out a bit to the constant stimulation, and we become unable to continuously treat the its required importance. Taking a break allows us to come back to the job at hand with renewed energy and sense of purpose.

Organizations which respect employee’s mental and physical strengths overlook the cost factor of the regular breaks because they realize those breaks improve employee effectiveness, satisfaction which reduces strain and fatigue. Cutting off from work can refresh people’s energy and mind-set. A break can serve as creative fuel. We cannot keep creating when our brain goes empty. Something as simple as a ten minute conversation with a friend, or watching an inspiring video can give us a much needed boost. Little bit of physical movement such as walking few steps or climbing few steps, going to the canteen or bosses’ chamber keeps us from being mentally stagnant.

For many of us, after lunch break our energies slump. It’s better to take a walk to a nearby mall or garden or some shop whatever is outside your work place. Studies have shown that moderate level of cardio activity can boost creativity and productivity for two hours afterward. Plus, the change of scene and focus may just be the shift you need for your next breakthrough at work. One of the best things about the Pomodoro Technique is that it’s free. Instead of 25 minutes breaks you may opt for hourly breaks, half hourly breaks. If you need a systematic way to tackle your daily to-do list, the Pomodoro Technique is the best. Try it! Treat yourself well.