Time well spent is a wise investment.

Quotes inspire others.  Quotes make you remember something important.  Quotes are what I remember from my days in high school and college and what I now call “life.”  Chances are you can remember a quote of your favorite teacher that inspires you still today.  As I finished high school I had a teacher always say, “If it is to be, it is up to me.”  As life happens, I repeat this quote daily.  When speaking with students, I remind them that they need to be responsible for their choices, their behavior, and their schoolwork.

I have a document on my computer called “Quotes.”  It is an eclectic treasure trove of quotes from all types of people.  What I have learned over the years is that when someone says something or you read something that speaks to you, you should write it down.

By my desk I have a quote that a teacher gave me that says, “Time well spent is a wise investment.”  I read this quote every morning and it drives me each day.  Investors always tell people to pay themselves first.  The same can be said about life.  Meaningful conversations are worth investing in.  Conversations that are not meaningful are not a wise investment.  How are you choosing to go about your day?

One of my college teachers always said that we have the same amount of hours in the day that Helen Keller had and we could spend it however we deemed necessary.  Do you spend too much time on Facebook and Twitter?  Start a blog and start contributing to those that need your expertise.  I will read what you write and if you are inspiring I will tell others about the great gifts you possess.  Remember, “Time well spent is a wise investment.