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In just the last week I’ve heard co-workers, friends and family say things like: “I have to get my office re-organized but I don’t have the time.” “I want to build a tool shed some day but I don’t have the time.” And, “Yes, we should go visit your father, but this year we don’t have the time.” To every one of them I want to say, “That’s a lie.” The truth is, each one of us is blessed with 24/7/365. Those who accomplish the most phenomenal things with their lives and those who fritter away their lives have the same time at their disposal. Time is not the culprit; it’s how we choose to divvy up time that makes the difference.

Super successful people such as Donald Trump, Lee Iacocoa and Oprah Winfrey all have or have had to face challenges similar to ours, such as unreasonable deadlines, financial pressures and people who let them down. Sure, they all have personal staffs now, but that wasn’t always the case as each of them comes from humble beginnings. What do Donald Trump, Lee Iacocoa and Oprah all have in common? They have an uncanny knack for getting the right things done at the right time. There’s no mystery to it. They prioritize their time for the things that matter most to them.

When I teach accomplishment management, I recommend never saying the phrase, “I don’t have time” because that’s a lie. Instead, be honest and acknowledge, “That’s not my top priority right now.” You’ll discover that the shift in thinking will free you from feelings of pressure, put things in perspective and help you more easily identify your true priorities in your hectic life.

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