Energy > time > money (part 5 of 5)
a theory on identifying our most precious resource
This is part 5 of a 5 part series published each day this week (w/c February 3rd 2025). You can read parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 via the links below.
Thanks for coming on this short but (I hope) energetic journey with me. To conclude the series, four short final points: a summary, an experience, a challenge and an invitation.
A summary
Many people in our culture believe that money is greater than time is greater than energy. I respectfully disagree. I need energy to make the most of my time so that I can enjoy the money that I’ve worked hard for. Not the other way around.
An experience
Where does my theory that energy > time > money come from? Experience. I started my adult life under the traditional hierarchy and found it wanting. I slowly learned to flip it on its head, first by prioritising my time over my money, and then my energy over my time. So far, so good. Check back in a few decades to see where I’m at.
A challenge
In part 4 of this series I spoke of twelve effective but convenient ways to increase your human energy today in ways that will serve you now and in years to come. Here’s your challenge.
Choose one upcoming week, ideally next week or a week this month, and commit to carrying out at least one physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy-giver each day that week. Note down which ones you did and how they made you feel during and after. If you don’t end that week on a high I’ll be surprised.
An invitation
Finally, an invitation. An invitation for you to explore this idea deeper in your own way. Are there blanks or holes in the theory from your perspective? Excellent - fill them in. Is your personal experience of energy, time and money different from mine? Of course it is. Apply it to this theory and see how it shakes out. Most importantly, if you have a point to contribute, challenge or support the theory, please do make it in the comments section below or privately via john@manageyourmind.org.
Here’s to a life of better energy.
You’re always welcome here.
JR