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What does it mean?
Time exists to serve humans, not the other way around.
In plain terms
Humans should use time, not be ruled by it.
What can you take from it?
Master your schedule; do not let the clock master you.

Where it applies

  • time management
  • work life balance
  • personal freedom

Putting it to work

  • setting your own pace
  • prioritizing needs

Questions to consider

  • Do you feel owned by your clock?
  • How can you reclaim your time?

Another view

Sometimes external deadlines force us to serve time.

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