Lecture Notes: The Value of Time and Finding Your Why

Introduction to Time

• Time as a Valuable Commodity: The most valuable resource on earth is time.
  • Time to love and live.
  • From birth, the human body begins to die.
  • Speed of aging varies per individual.

Daily Goals and Aspirations

• Self-Reflection: Evaluate how much time is wasted daily.
• Setting Goals: Write down daily goals to ensure productivity.
  • Achieving even a couple of goals a day is significant.
• Self-Improvement: Engage in activities to better oneself (e.g., reading, exploring).

The Dash on the Tombstone

• Meaning of Life: The dash between birth and death dates represents one's life impact.
  • Importance of leaving a legacy and being remembered.

Understanding Your Why

• Purpose and Motivation:
  • Identify your why – the reason for waking up, pushing limits, and achieving.
• Physical and Mental Health:
  • Rate yourself on physical appearance and health.
  • Importance of self-care and maintaining health.

Environmental and Job Satisfaction

• Assess Your Environment:
  • Is your environment satisfying and desirable?
• Job Fulfillment:
  • Reflect on job satisfaction; many are unhappy with their jobs.
  • Unfulfilling jobs affect self-esteem, motivation, and relationships.

Relationships and Contributions

• Impact of Relationships:
  • Determine if relationships are nourishing or toxic.
• Life Contributions:
  • Consider the legacy you will leave behind.
  • Ensure your life leaves a recognizable trace.

Discovering Your Why

• Deep Emotional Connection:
  • Your why should evoke strong emotions, even tears.
  • It should significantly impact your family and future.
• Finding Purpose:
  • Combine passion, opportunities, and purpose (OPP).
  • Discovering your why aligns with these elements.

Conclusion

• Important Life Day: The most crucial day is when you realize your purpose for being born.