⌛ Time is Money: The Price of Every Tick ⏰
Time is money - One’s time is a precious commodity. Traceable to ancient wisdom, this phrase finds prominent association with Benjamin Franklin in his “Advice to a Young Tradesman” (1748): “Remember that time is money.” Charles Dickens embellished upon it in ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ (1839): “Time is money… And very good money too to those who reckon interest by it.”
🕰️ Synonyms & Related Terms
- An hour saved is an hour earned
- Make hay while the sun shines
- Strike while the iron is hot
- Seize the day (Carpe Diem)
- Time is of the essence
📚 Notable References in Literature & Media
- ‘Advice to a Young Tradesman’ by Benjamin Franklin
- ‘Nicholas Nickleby’ by Charles Dickens
- ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ by Tim Ferriss
- ‘The Time Machine’ by H.G. Wells
🎬 On the Big Screen & Beyond
- Movie: ‘In Time’ (2011) - A science fiction thriller where time literally is money.
- TV Series: ‘24’ - The concept revolves heavily around the preciousness of every ticking second.
- Song: “Time Is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones
💡 Witty Wisdoms
- “They say time is money, but I can never find it in my wallet.” - Anonymous wit
- “Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” - Theophrastus
🌟 Inspirational Quote
“Understand the true value of time: Snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” - Lord Chesterfield
📖 Intriguing Reads
- ‘How to Stop Procrastinating: A Simple Guide to Mastering Difficult Tasks’ by S.J. Scott
- ‘Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less’ by Greg McKeown
- ‘Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World’ by Cal Newport
🤔 Thought-Provoking Farewell
Reflect deeply on how you invest your time, for every tick-tock may well be a small coin slipped through your fingers. Spend your minutes wisely, as they can bring infinite value.
Warm Regards, E. P. Insight
