Time Management quotes
Welcome to our collection of quotes on Time Management. In this fast-paced world, effective time management is essential for achieving our goals, increasing productivity, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whether you are a busy professional, a student juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone looking to make the most out of their day, these quotes will inspire and guide you in mastering the art of managing your time wisely.
Time is a precious resource that waits for no one. It is up to us to make the most of every moment and use it in a way that aligns with our priorities. As you explore this page, you will encounter words of wisdom from renowned thinkers, successful entrepreneurs, and wise individuals who have recognized the importance of time management in their own lives.
These quotes will offer valuable insights into various aspects of time management, including prioritization, focus, planning, and the importance of balance. They will remind us to be intentional with our time, avoid procrastination, and utilize strategies that maximize our efficiency and productivity. Whether you seek motivation, practical tips, or a fresh perspective, these quotes will provide you with the inspiration you need to take control of your time and make the most of each day.
We hope that these quotes on Time Management will serve as a reminder of the significance of managing our time effectively. May they inspire you to develop healthy habits, prioritize effectively, and strive for a balanced and fulfilling life. Enjoy the journey of exploring the wisdom captured in these quotes and let them empower you to become the master of your time.
Kathryn Stockett
— NovelistI'd cry, if only I had the time to do it.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorThis was before voice mail, recorded phone messages you can't escape. Life was easier then. You just didn't pick up the phone.
Perry Como
— SingerMy only regret in life is that I didn't spend as much time with my kids as I now wish I had.
Patricia Piccinini
— ArtistI put a lot of time and thought into my work, which I see as a sort of respect for both the work and the audience, and I have always been very concerned that the materiality of the work reflects that.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsThere is nothing harder to estimate than a writer's time, nothing harder to keep track of. There are moments—moments of sustained creation—when his time is fairly valuable; and there are hours and hours when a writer's time isn't worth the paper he is not writing anything on.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesI'm happiest when I'm working. If I'm not working, I feel like I'm wasting my time.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerIf you don't look ahead, you'll always be behind.
Len Wiseman
— Talented Filmmaker of "Underworld"I really thought the process and what I'm used to doing on film would be different. I thought that because I wouldn't have the same amount of time, I wouldn't do all of the tracks that I like to do or the lighting that it takes. And then, I got there and realized that I don't know any other way. I just do all that stuff really, really fast and under a lot of stress.
Ricky Martin
— MusicianIf I had spent a quarter of the time that I spent manipulating my sexuality in front of a piano instead, I would be the most gifted piano player of my lifetime.
Neil Patrick Harris
— American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television hostI need to stop carving out four-hour chunks to do random things and go home and watch my children grow up.
Ciara
— American singerI love shopping! I'm impatient though. I'll go to the mall and in 30 minutes be ready to go.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanThe biggest challenge in my life is getting all these kids raised. I've helped with nieces, stepchildren and my own son, so the biggest challenge is making sure the kids are raised and finding enough quality time with them.
Chris Algieri
— American professional boxer and former kickboxerI am no busier than I have ever been - I have always been a busy guy.
Craig Stone
— English footballerThere really is no time for wallowing in the miseries of life: we don’t have all the time in the world, we have all the world, and not enough time.
Eli Roth
— American film director, producer, and actorI've realized that I can't multitask in the writing department; I can only kind of do one thing at a time.
Bill Pullman
— American actorI do take lots of time off between projects, but when the right thing comes along, I don't like to turn it down, I've been doing this for a decade, and I remember what it was like when I started. You spend maybe five percent of your time actually doing it, and the rest of the time, you're trying to get that five percent.
Aerin Lauder
— American BusinesswomanYou could say that I am the Estee Lauder woman. I'm a working mother; time is valuable to me. I want a good product; I want quality.
Alia Bhatt
— British ActressAs actors, we are always playing other characters. It's so exhausting and time consuming to figure them out, so when you get the time to be yourself, you should take it.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorI haven't any formal schedule, but I love to write in the morning, before breakfast. Sometimes the writing goes so smoothly that I don't take a break for many hours - and consequently have breakfast at two or three in the afternoon on good days.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesMy biggest regret is that I don't really have time to read.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerDeadlines aren't bad. They help you organize your time. They help you set priorities. They make you get going when you might not feel like it.
Chris Algieri
— American professional boxer and former kickboxerIf I can think of anything, but nothing specific that I have learned, is the time management and discipline and stay focused. Mentally focused to be aware. Our training sessions are mentally packed. We work on very specific game plans and strategies.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorI probably spend 90% of my time revising what I've written.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesI'm the Chairman Emeritus, and according to my contract I am supposed to devote 10% of my time to working for Marvel... and the rest of my time, I can do anything that I wish.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerWe all start out in life with one thing in common; We all have the same amount of time. It's just a matter of what we do with it.
Chris Algieri
— American professional boxer and former kickboxerI was a full time student either at Stony Brook or NYU getting my masters degree. After I graduated with my masters I was working as a nutritionist and a personal trainer. So I have always had other business or other things going on while training for a fight.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorAs a teacher at Princeton, I'm surrounded by people who work hard so I just make good use of my time. And I don't really think of it as work - writing a novel, in one sense, is a problem-solving exercise.
Stan Lee
— Comic Book Icon & Creator of Marvel HeroesThere's never a time when I'm not working. I don't take vacations.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerDon't equate activity with efficiency. You are paying your key people to see the big picture. Don't let them get bogged down in a lot of meaningless meetings and paper shuffling. Announce a Friday afternoon off once in a while. Cancel a Monday morning meeting or two. Tell the cast of characters you'd like them to spend the amount of time normally spent preparing for attending the meeting at their desks, simply thinking about an original idea.
Joyce Carol Oates
— AuthorI think what distresses me most in my life is that I have so many ideas I consider exciting ideas that I will never live to execute because it takes me so long to execute.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerDon't equate activity with efficiency.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerWhen you kill a little time, you may be murdering opportunity.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerThe longer they keep you waiting, the more they want to deal.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerYou have to look life straight in the eye. De-mystify your world. Can you really afford to believe magic is for real? Not when time is concerned.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerDecide what your priorities are and how much time you'll spend on them. If you don't, someone else will.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerAs you schedule individual tasks, give yourself a cushion. Mark the due date a few days ahead of the actual deadline so you have time to deal with changes or last-minute emergencies.
Harvey Mackay
— Business Guru & Motivational SpeakerWhat motivates people to be late?... Some people are drawn to the adrenaline rush of that last-minute sprint to the finish line. Others receive an ego boost from over-scheduling and filling each moment with an activity.