Time management tools abound, but they may not directly address the issues you are facing. That also applies to money management books. Finding the time you need and saving money would not be persistent problems if they were easy to master. What makes it so difficult for you to progress? What will be your key to success?
One of the most powerful ways to overcome long-standing power blocks is to refocus your energy on yourself. Not in a punitive or controlling way, but with friendly curiosity. There is a staggering array of problems that can block your natural ability to manage money and time. Instead of punishing yourself, conduct a thorough investigation.
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You are unique.
Your challenges and solutions about money and time vary from anyone else’s. Only you make the tough decisions about what to leave behind and what to carry forward on your life’s journey. The authors can point the way, but you walk.
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So become an expert on yourself to develop a successful approach.
Success is not only possible, it is guaranteed, if you study the most important factor, which is yourself. And if you take full responsibility for making the right decisions.
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Money and time problems are like icebergs.
Third, financial and scheduling challenges come deep within you. Like an iceberg, the base of your problems about time and money may be submerged 7/8.
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The hidden base of your iceberg can reveal surprises.
Problems in almost any area of your life will eventually manifest themselves in your schedule and budget. So, to review the difficult choices of money and time, explore and record the submerged 7/8 of the situation. Mastering the challenges of your time and money involves confronting how you approach freedom, responsibility, and relationships.
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Start small and work deep
Trying to overcome a deep-seated problem, such as a ship hitting an iceberg, will cause your efforts to sink like the Titanic. But if you approach the complexity of your challenges with patience and perseverance, you will enjoy powerful results that may pleasantly surprise you.
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Make a better map.
Start with your smallest problem to develop your skills and work. Identify whether each problem is based on misconceptions, resistance, or undefined priorities. Once you have correctly mapped out the problem, you can begin to determine your course of action.
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Know when to call a guide.
As you go, you may find situations where the outside perspective helps you navigate more successfully. Seeking the overview of others can enrich your search to get the most of your money and time.
So what is your next step in making important decisions about your money and time?