Precious Time Just for Myself
Still, far too many people wake up in the morning and rush to get ready for work, gulp down a cup of coffee, and dash off to the office. Then, after being battered by work all day, they drag their exhausted bodies back home...
It's only natural that someone who starts their morning in a frantic rush has no time for anything else. In most cases, they're so worn out that they can't even catch their breath, let alone carve out time for themselves...
How about developing a habit of dedicating an hour or two exclusively to yourself before the workday begins?
I always wake up between 3 and 4 a.m. After quietly sipping a cup of coffee, I do yoga and meditate. Then I go upstairs and write for a while. And I never skip reading a page or two of a favorite book...
Through this time, I've been able to do so much more for my clients, the people I trust and follow, as well as my wife and children. (pp. 39-40)
From "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" by Richard Carlson, translated by Kang Mi-kyung (Changjak Sidae)
Wall Street, the "heart" of American finance in New York. A "coveted street" where high-income financial professionals gather to work. But life looks completely different depending on when you commute. They say you can tell a person's rank and salary by their commute time.
At 7 a.m., when darkness hasn't fully lifted, luxury cars occasionally glide into the Wall Street forest of buildings. The people stepping out are almost always CEOs or executives of financial firms who earn the highest salaries.
At 8 a.m., a slightly larger number of cars appear at the buildings. Most are mid-range or high-end sedans. These are the middle managers of financial companies.
At 9 a.m., subways and buses pour out crowds of people. They are the rank-and-file employees of finance companies.
Successful people share the common trait of using the early morning hours, before the world awakens, for self-development and preparation.
