Time is one of our most valuable resources. Not all time spent focused on a high-priority is wasted, sometimes it is just stored.
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Jason introduces Season 9 episode 7 of the podcast, Stored Time vs. Wasted Time. Welcome back to the podcast on corporate culture and leadership and thank you for listening. We engage thought leaders like CEOs, CFOs, managers, VPs, directors, and more for this podcast. We wish to create content that engages your mind and heart and allows you to step back and think and add some positivity to your life. We deep dive into today’s topic.
We can’t control everything but what we can control is our response. Still a lot of work to do but wanted to remind the audience what is within our control is the temperature we create in the organizations and teams we work with.
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Season 9 Episode 7: Stored Time vs. Wasted Time – A Summary
In this episode of The Thermostat Podcast, Jason V. Barger discusses the critical difference between wasted time and stored time. He emphasizes that time is a finite and valuable currency, and we should be mindful of how we invest it.
Barger challenges listeners to differentiate between activities that truly waste time and those that may seem unproductive in the moment but contribute to long-term growth and progress. He introduces the concept of “stored time,” which refers to the focused and disciplined work we invest in high-priority goals, even when immediate results are not apparent.
Key takeaways from the episode:
- Time is a valuable currency: We need to be intentional about how we invest our time, focusing on activities that align with our highest priorities.
- Wasted time vs. stored time: Wasted time is spent on activities that are meaningless and do not contribute to our goals. Stored time, on the other hand, is invested in activities that may not yield immediate results but are essential for long-term growth.
- The importance of reframing our mindset: It’s crucial to recognize that not all seemingly unproductive time is wasted. Stored time is an investment in the future.
- Investing in high-priority activities: We should strive to invest our time in activities that align with our personal and professional goals.
Notable quotes:
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“Time is finite for our lives, and therefore it makes it very valuable.”
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“Stored time is the focus in disciplined work toward a higher priority that doesn’t yield immediate results. The time isn’t wasted, it’s just stored.”
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“We want to store time rather than waste time in alignment with our highest priorities in life and work.”
Questions to ponder:
- What are your highest priorities for the year ahead?
- What are times or situations that distract you and keep you from investing your time wisely?
- How can you reframe your mindset to see the value in stored time?
Links and References
For more insights and practical tips, be sure to check out Jason V Barger’s book Breathing Oxygen. This book dives deeper into the concepts discussed in this episode and provides additional strategies for fostering a positive mindset and effective leadership.
Visit ThermostatCulturesLive.com referenced in this episode
By incorporating these practices into your summer routine, you can breathe new life into your personal and professional endeavors. Remember, as Jason says, “The best leaders, teams, and cultures on the planet stimulate progress by recalibrating their thermostat together.”
Our next episode will feature Repeated Beingness. Stay Tuned!
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A thermostat is proactive. It sets the temperature in a room. Controls the temperature. Regulates the temperature. But in today’s distracted, fast-paced and digital world, it’s easy for individuals and organizations to act more like thermometers, slipping into reactionary thinking, becoming scattered and inconsistent. The most compelling leaders, teams, organizations, families, or collection of humans of any kind operate in thermostat mode. They calibrate their mind and heart to set the temperature for the vision and culture they want to create. Jason Barger, globally celebrated author, keynote speaker, and founder of Step Back Leadership Consulting, is the host of The Thermostat, a podcast journey to discover authentic leadership, create compelling cultures and find clarity of mission, vision, and values.