Time is the most precious wealth in our lives. It passes by like running water and never returns. If we want to become a qualified “time investor”, we can start from the following three aspects to make the best use of time.

First of all, we need to know what we are going to do, that is, we should have a clear goal. We should carefully draw a time blueprint. Just as we need a design drawing before building a house, our lives also need a clear time planning map. We should plan long-term and short-term goals according to our dreams and interests. For example, if the long-term goal is to pass an important exam within one year, then the short-term goals are the amounts of study to be completed every month, every week, and every day. We should fit the time into these goals precisely like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, so that each piece of time has its place. The clearer the goals are, the better we know how to spend our time. Only in this way can we make orderly use of time and move forward in the direction we expect.

Secondly, we should skillfully screen the uses of time. There are countless things in life competing for our time, just like countless hands trying to pull us. Since there are so many things to do every day, how should we choose? We should be like wise screeners, distinguishing between the important and the unimportant. For those things that can improve ourselves and promote our growth, such as reading classic books and attending beneficial training courses, we should allocate sufficient time. As for those things that consume our energy but are meaningless, such as chatting for a long time and being addicted to the virtual game world, we should decisively reduce the time spent on them. This is just like weeding the garden to let the flowers (valuable things) have more space and nutrients to bloom. We should leave our time for those things that are really worth doing.

Finally, we should accelerate the appreciation of time. In the investment of time, efficiency is the key. We can learn excellent time management techniques, just like applying lubricating oil to the wheels of time. For example, we can handle similar tasks together to avoid wasting time by frequently switching between different types of tasks. Meanwhile, we should maintain a positive attitude and abundant energy to meet each time segment in the best state. It is also important to make use of fragmented time. When waiting for a bus or queuing, we can recite a few words or think about a problem. Let these fragmented times accumulate and become a powerful booster for achieving our goals. Learning to make use of fragmented time and saving these fragmented times up is also a kind of wealth!

Time is an intangible yet extremely precious resource. We should never underestimate the important aspect of time planning. Only by becoming a qualified “time investor” and spending time in the right places can we make it exert its maximum value.

Let’s cherish every moment. With this limited time, through rational planning and effective utilization, we can create infinite possibilities. Invest time and reap growth!