Make "I don't have time" a forbidden phrase

Why do people keep saying "I don't have time"?

Why do people keep saying "I don't have time"?
There are several possible reasons for this.
It could be because they don't want to take responsibility for their lives, because they want to position themselves as victims, or because they lack the motivation to take action.
Does any of this sound familiar to you?

Spending over 14 years staring at TV, internet, and smartphone screens

In reality, you have more time than you think.
According to American statistics, people spend over 14 years of their lives staring at TV, internet, and smartphone screens.
I have had about 25 years of my life sucked away by YouTube. YouTube is involved in everything I do.
Can I still say "I don't have time"?

If you want to achieve your goals, you must take responsibility for how you spend your time

You are the one choosing to spend your time on your current job, social media, or television.
A boomerang is currently stuck in my head. If you want to achieve your goals, you must take responsibility for how you spend your time.

Make "I don't have time" a forbidden phrase, and instead ask yourself, "How can I make time to study?" or "How can I secure time to exercise?" A boomerang is currently stuck in my shoulder blade.

Clarify your long-term vision

To spend your time meaningfully, you need to clarify your long-term vision.
The basic idea is simple.
Align what you focus on daily with your long-term vision.

If you continue doing what you are doing today, will you be able to achieve your goals in 5 or 10 years?

If you continue doing what you are doing today, will you be able to achieve your goals in 5 or 10 years?
If the answer is no, then you need to correct your course.
To clarify your vision, you must draw out your desires and find your strengths and what you feel passionate about.
What is it that you truly want to obtain? When at work are you happiest? If you had confidence, what would you want to do?
It is important to face yourself firmly through questions like these.

Phenomenal concentration is key

The ultimate tool for increasing productivity is concentration.
This is because concentration allows you to eliminate everything else and pour your energy into a single task.
If you maintain concentration over a long period, even an ordinary person can transform into a genius.
In fact, while there are many intelligent people who failed to realize their talents, there are also many ordinary people who have contributed greatly to society.
I mean, I want to be that kind of ordinary person.
If you can acquire phenomenal concentration, most problems related to productivity should be solved.

Pareto Principle = "80% of results are produced by 20% of the factors"

Here, let me introduce an important principle for cultivating phenomenal concentration.
According to the Italian economist Pareto, 20% of actions produce 80% of results. The important thing is to spend more time on the 20% that brings the greatest results.

Identify what that 20% is for you

What is that 20% for you?
And what is the most important task you should be working on?
Before focusing on a task, identifying it is the most important thing.

[Reference] Thibaut Meurisse, translated by Takashi Yuba (2024). "Master Your Time". Discover 21