Comments on: Turning Money Into Time

By: DR

DR — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:10:09 +0000

It’s a great speech and worth watching. The biggest problem I’ve always had is with delegating. Particularly with blogging, there’s just some part of my brain that can’t let go.

By: Four Pillars

Four Pillars — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:55:02 +0000

I agree – it’s definitely worthwhile to outsource some tasks (ie blog tasks or household tasks) to free yourself up a bit.

Problem is that it is hard to spend money to get things done that you can easily do yourself just to save the time. It seems like we value our money more than our time.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:51:36 +0000

I never saw the video but read his book over the summer and it does have an impact on you. You can’t take things for granted and need to enjoy your life, cause that’s whats important.

By: Mark H.

Mark H. — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:37:24 +0000

About a year ago I was paying house cleaners, automobile technicians and landscapers – All to free up my time and enjoy life. These days, money is much tighter so I find myself taking time to clean my toilets, change my oil and mulch my flower beds. What I have done is to try and turn it into a more fun event and get my loved ones involved. Even cleaning bathrooms can be a game or a race.

By: Neal Frankle

Neal Frankle — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:21:10 +0000

This is really a very helpful reminder. Thanks.

I have seen this trade off go both ways. A few months ago, I had more money and was willing to trade it for more time. Now, money is short so I give up some of my time.

I’m sure I’ll go back the other way soon but I think its important to remember that it can be a constant trade off and there is nothing wrong with that.

By: JoAnn White

JoAnn White — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:36:23 +0000

When our children were born, my husband and I decided that I would cut back my work hours to 16 per week. Even though we cut our income by almost 20%, I knew that I would rather have less money and fewer “things” and more time with our kids. I have never regretted living in a modest home or driving a ten-year old car-those hours with your children are so short, and certainly worth more than money or material things.

By: nickel

nickel — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:55:51 +0000

Yes, the last lecture is another topic entirely. This is a separate lecture, so if you like the last lecture, be sure not to check this one out, too.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:32:17 +0000

I read the library copy of the Last Lecture and then promptly went out to buy a copy. I love the part on how to apologize correctly. Don’t miss this one.

By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:43:51 +0000

There were many lessons we can all learn from the Last Lecture . . . the biggest is not to take stuff for granted. He knew how much time he had left . . . many people don’t know.

My wife read the book and literally cried on every page . . .