Self-Management Beats Time Management April 20, 2010
Posted by Garth Roberts in Communication, Leadership.Tags: Communication, inspired leaders, management, strategic planning
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I just discovered the time management seminar I was supposed to deliver as been canceled. It’s okay by me. The material belonged to someone else and it could be improved greatly, plus I’ve lost my enthusiasm when it comes to talking about time management. Let’s face it, it’s not time management, it’s self-management.
You and I both get 24 hours each day and we can use it as we see fit. We can’t manage that 24 hours, we can only use it. It’s how we use it that makes a difference. So, it’s self-management. During past seminars on self-management many people have resisted the concept they are responsible for what they achieve each and every day. It’s easier to blame someone else. Over 2000 years ago Greek Playwright, Asechylus, said, “Everyone’s quick to blame the alien”, and we’ve been doing it ever since.
Today is April 20th, 2010. How are you using your 24 hours? What do you have on your agenda for tomorrow and the rest of the week? Is your non-productivity someone else’s fault? Does your productivity belong to someone else? I think not. It all belongs to you.
Garth Roberts www.garthroberts.com
Garth you are absolutely right.
I used to run Time Management seminars and even the detailed logs and analyses – then realised it didn’t work for 80% of us.
I believe how we manage or use time is down to our attitude towards the passing of time which is influenced by our culture and personality.
The best we can do is understand ourselves and how it impacts on people around us. Then do something about it or accept whatever consequences arise from our attitude and behaviour.
Thank you for the comment. I work at managing me … ocassionally succesfully.
I just read your blog on Botox – right on! I was watching a TV show the other night when a “celebrity” was being interviewed. It looked like someone had bopped her and given a fat lip that wouldn’t allow expression.
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