Time is the ultimate currency. Your actions from 5 minutes ago, let alone those from the last week, month, or year, are unchangeable. What’s done is done. What’s important is that you gain wisdom from these experiences so that you can perform better in the present and be better positioned for the future. It’s also essential to maintain a sense of balance between the present and the future. You do need to know where you are going if you expect to get there. You can’t just make it up as you go along.
Sadly, many leaders I know do just that and live a very tactical and reactive existence. I encourage you to reflect on the day before and what you can learn from it each morning. Prioritize and think through the best way to accomplish what needs to be done that day, and consider how all of this relates to your future goals and plans. To achieve this, you must have clear future goals and plans. Time is your most valuable asset. What separates truly successful people from the “want to be successful” people is their ability to manage their time well.
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- Leaders: 4 Simple Ways You Can Engage Your Team and Manage Your Time (forbes.com)