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COMO Ed

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Time is limited…… Are you spending it on purpose?

For today's blog entry, I'm calling your attention to a great article I've found on time management.

Time is limited……was a post from The Practice of Leadership blog back in June of last year. It contains this great quote:


"Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action, and purpose." – Lance Armstrong.

The article also contains a great graphical representation of the relationship between energy and focus.
What does this mean for you as a Coast Guard Auxiliarist? Since we are volunteers donating what precious time we have (after our family and work commitments), I suggest that we strive to make the most of the time we do contribute to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Choose to be proactive, rather than reactive, and pursue your goals with vigor. Also, it is important to have fun and derive a sense of satisfaction from what you're doing. If you're not having fun or getting a lot of "psychic income" from a given activity or mission, perhaps it is time to refocus your energy on missions that do give you a sense of accomplishment, while having fun at the same time.

Remember - time is a finite resource - spend it purposefully.

COMO Ed

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