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The manager accepts the status quo; the leader challenges it.
-- Warren Bennis
 

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The offer of time

The most valuable, desirable achievements require time, and lots of it. Yet your job is not to supply the time, but to fill it well as it comes to you.

Today has already arrived, ready for use. Its hours are steadily passing no matter what you do or fail to do with them.

Don’t be overly concerned with whether those hours seem to be going slowly or quickly. Focus on making good, purposeful use of them.

Whether you’re ready for it or not, whether you feel like utilizing it or not, time continues to come your way. At any and every moment, more time is offered to you.

As much as you’re able, accept and make meaningful use of the offer, even if a little begrudgingly. Though each stretch of time comes freely, it comes only once and never again.

What will make you and those around you thankful for what you do with this unique day? Seize the opportunity right now while you can

— Ralph Marston

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