1 00:00:00,640 --> 00:00:03,680 The Secret Currency of Time 2 00:00:03,680 --> 00:00:07,120 Welcome to a few minutes of unfiltered insight. 3 00:00:07,120 --> 00:00:10,800 Today, let's talk about the true currency of success, time. 4 00:00:10,800 --> 00:00:12,000 Not money. 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:14,100 From my journey to a net worth with nine-zeros, 6 00:00:14,100 --> 00:00:15,420 the paramount lesson I've learned 7 00:00:15,420 --> 00:00:18,020 is how to invest time rather than just money 8 00:00:18,020 --> 00:00:20,620 to yield exponential returns. 9 00:00:20,620 --> 00:00:23,160 Most budding entrepreneurs are dazzled by capital, 10 00:00:23,160 --> 00:00:24,600 thinking that if they had more money, 11 00:00:24,600 --> 00:00:26,459 they'd be more successful. 12 00:00:26,459 --> 00:00:29,260 The truth is, money is a renewable resource, 13 00:00:29,260 --> 00:00:31,139 time is not. 14 00:00:31,139 --> 00:00:34,040 Early in my career, I saw peers pouring dollars 15 00:00:34,040 --> 00:00:37,020 into ventures, hoping that throwing enough capital 16 00:00:37,020 --> 00:00:39,779 at something would guarantee success. 17 00:00:39,779 --> 00:00:42,660 But without the right timing, team, or market readiness, 18 00:00:42,660 --> 00:00:44,919 they often just burned through funds. 19 00:00:44,919 --> 00:00:46,439 Here's what worked for me. 20 00:00:46,439 --> 00:00:49,740 Prioritize time allocation over capital investment. 21 00:00:49,740 --> 00:00:52,939 For example, every business venture I engaged with, 22 00:00:52,939 --> 00:00:54,820 I asked myself if this was the best 23 00:00:54,820 --> 00:00:57,200 use of my time for the next five years. 24 00:00:57,200 --> 00:00:59,660 If I couldn't see it being part of my top three-time 25 00:00:59,660 --> 00:01:02,900 investments, it wasn't worth pursuing. 26 00:01:02,900 --> 00:01:05,699 This meant passing on seemingly lucrative opportunities 27 00:01:05,699 --> 00:01:09,279 that didn't align with my time-value calculation. 28 00:01:09,279 --> 00:01:11,739 Now, let's talk systems. 29 00:01:11,739 --> 00:01:15,300 A well-designed system in business can save you years. 30 00:01:15,300 --> 00:01:18,059 I embraced automation before it was a buzzword, 31 00:01:18,059 --> 00:01:19,699 not for the tech appeal, but because I 32 00:01:19,699 --> 00:01:22,540 could see the future where repetitive tasks consumed 33 00:01:22,540 --> 00:01:24,379 less human time. 34 00:01:24,379 --> 00:01:26,099 It wasn't about cost-saving. 35 00:01:26,099 --> 00:01:28,099 It was about time-freeing. 36 00:01:28,099 --> 00:01:30,059 By automating business processes early 37 00:01:30,059 --> 00:01:33,019 on, I had more time to focus on strategic growth 38 00:01:33,019 --> 00:01:35,139 and innovation. 39 00:01:35,139 --> 00:01:37,059 But controversy arises when you choose 40 00:01:37,059 --> 00:01:39,599 to ignore the traditional growth models. 41 00:01:39,599 --> 00:01:42,680 It's easy to follow the crowd, invest in the same industries, 42 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:44,360 chase the same trends. 43 00:01:44,360 --> 00:01:45,660 I did the opposite. 44 00:01:45,660 --> 00:01:49,220 I invested in industry-creating ventures uncomfortably early, 45 00:01:49,220 --> 00:01:51,220 often ridiculed for it. 46 00:01:51,220 --> 00:01:54,300 It's not about being first for the sake of brotherhood. 47 00:01:54,300 --> 00:01:56,839 It's about identifying windows of opportunity 48 00:01:56,839 --> 00:01:58,680 where time invested now will mean 49 00:01:58,680 --> 00:02:01,900 being light-years ahead later. 50 00:02:01,900 --> 00:02:03,980 Many of you are trying to optimize your time 51 00:02:03,980 --> 00:02:06,339 with every new productivity hack. 52 00:02:06,339 --> 00:02:08,220 Here's the unvarnished truth. 53 00:02:08,220 --> 00:02:10,500 Most of these are just distractions. 54 00:02:10,500 --> 00:02:12,580 Choosing what not to do is as important 55 00:02:12,580 --> 00:02:14,779 as deciding what to do. 56 00:02:14,779 --> 00:02:17,619 I said no to more opportunities than I pursued, 57 00:02:17,619 --> 00:02:21,460 focusing my time fiercely on what truly moved the needle. 58 00:02:21,460 --> 00:02:24,380 Now let's talk personal development. 59 00:02:24,380 --> 00:02:25,979 Reading the right book at the right time 60 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,220 can change your trajectory. 61 00:02:28,220 --> 00:02:30,300 I devoured books not just on business, 62 00:02:30,300 --> 00:02:33,660 but on psychology, philosophy, even poetry. 63 00:02:33,660 --> 00:02:36,119 Diversity of thought breeds innovation. 64 00:02:36,119 --> 00:02:38,160 If you're only reading what your competitors are, 65 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:39,919 you're walking in their shadows. 66 00:02:39,919 --> 00:02:41,059 Forge your path. 67 00:02:41,059 --> 00:02:44,100 Fill your mind with unexpected knowledge. 68 00:02:44,100 --> 00:02:47,259 In every activity, ask yourself, is this the highest leverage 69 00:02:47,259 --> 00:02:48,339 use of my time? 70 00:02:48,339 --> 00:02:52,740 If not, delegate, defer, or delete it from your schedule. 71 00:02:52,740 --> 00:02:54,559 In conclusion, I've witnessed many 72 00:02:54,559 --> 00:02:56,940 chase the mirage of overnight success, 73 00:02:56,940 --> 00:02:58,899 and it's like chasing shadows. 74 00:02:58,899 --> 00:03:01,639 Real power lies in playing the long game with time 75 00:03:01,639 --> 00:03:03,139 as your ally. 76 00:03:03,139 --> 00:03:04,220 Invest it wisely. 77 00:03:04,220 --> 00:03:05,339 Protect it fiercely. 78 00:03:05,339 --> 00:03:07,740 And always remember, each minute is 79 00:03:07,740 --> 00:03:10,779 a small deposit towards your future empire. 80 00:03:10,779 --> 00:03:12,419 May this serve as a call to action 81 00:03:12,419 --> 00:03:15,580 to guard your time like the finite treasure it is. 82 00:03:15,580 --> 00:03:18,059 If this perspective resonated with you, 83 00:03:18,059 --> 00:03:20,380 subscribe for more insights and perhaps 84 00:03:20,380 --> 00:03:22,380 share this with a friend who might be spending 85 00:03:22,380 --> 00:03:24,779 their time not investing it. 86 00:03:24,779 --> 00:03:29,479 Until next time, remember to make every moment count.