As we all know, life is busy- period. I just got a job at a wonderful company- however, the building is located downtown Denver and I either have to commute for about an hour and half each way or drive for 40 minutes, pay for parking, and walk 5 blocks each way and then work for 8 hours. I'm sure most of you are in the same boat or have school that takes up just as much time. On top of this- we are all juggling time for practicing our sports, appointments, and other commitments. We also have to be prepared for the random car break downs or alarms not going off.
Sometimes it can be a lot and we get into this routine of just getting through our day- This routine is good for efficiency but it kills goals and relationships. For example, today I looked around and found reminders of good intentions for my life but I never followed through to reach that goal. On my way to work I saw my bike that I wanted to learn how to well before the winter season- I saw a Spanish book on my nightstand...unread. More importantly, as I scrolled through my phone to check my email I rolled past contacts in my phone- important people who are waiting for a phone call.
To tap into potential whether it be through your goals in sport, academics, work, or relationships takes intentional, concentrated effort. It just DOES NOT HAPPEN. We are given each day as a gift- 86,400 seconds, 1,4440 minutes, and 24 hours. It is up to us how we choose to spend it- either way it will be spent but we have the power to spend it well and not be consumed by "busy" or "I don't have time." We are all competitive people- that's what a sport does to you.
So get competitive with yourself and accept the challenge of juggling all that you have to do PLUS achieving your goals. When you have to do something like an appointment, ride the lightrail for an hour to work, or have 20 minutes to spare before practice MAKE IT COUNT! Make it an adventure to take time to listen or learn.
