"من وقت ندارم فقط یک راه دیگر برای گفتن این است که آن اولویت نیست"

Think about how often we say, "I don't have time." We all do it, right? But what it really comes down to is our priorities. When we say we don't have time for something, we're actually signaling that it's not high on our list of things to do. It's a way of dodging the real issue — we have other things that matter more to us at that moment.

Consider this: how many times have you managed to squeeze in a coffee date with a friend or binge-watch the latest season of your favorite show, even when you were swamped? It's because those things were important to you. They were your priorities. So, "I don't have time" is often just a polite way of saying, "It's not that important to me right now."

Let's take a historical example to bring this idea to life. Think back to the early days of Apple's rise. Steve Jobs was known for being intensely focused. He famously said, "Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do." Jobs didn't just manage his time; he ruthlessly prioritized. He understood that if Apple was going to create groundbreaking products, some ideas and projects had to be shelved, no matter how exciting they seemed. If he had spread his focus thin, they might have never created the iPhone or the MacBook.

Now, picture this in your own life. Imagine you want to learn a new language, but you keep telling yourself you're too busy. Then, you catch yourself spending hours scrolling through social media or watching Netflix. It's not that you don't have the time; it's that learning the language isn't at the top of your priority list. If it were, you'd find a way to fit it in, maybe by setting aside 15 minutes a day to practice.

Here's a tip for making this wisdom work for you: start by identifying your top priorities. Write them down. Then, look at how you spend your time each day. Are your actions aligned with your priorities? If not, it's time to make some adjustments. Maybe you need to cut back on activities that don't matter as much to you. Or perhaps you need to delegate tasks to free up time for what you truly value.

Imagine Sarah, a busy mom and aspiring writer. Every day, she felt overwhelmed with chores, kids' activities, and her day job. She would often sigh and say, "I don't have time to write." One day, she decided to flip the script. She realized writing was a priority for her. So, she started getting up 30 minutes earlier to write before the chaos of the day began. It wasn't easy, and some days she was tempted to hit snooze. But by making writing a priority, she slowly but surely made progress on her book.

So next time you catch yourself saying, "I don't have time," stop and think. Is it really about time, or is it about priorities? Be honest with yourself. If something truly matters to you, you'll find a way to make time for it. And if it's not that important, it's okay to let it go. We all have limited hours in the day — it's up to us to spend them wisely.