I’m stubborn in my ways, I’m also thrifty. I’m the type who will eat everything on the plate if I’m paying for it.
I watch movies at the cinema until the credits roll because no matter how bad the movie is, I’m paying and should at least wait until the end.
Well, not anymore. I’m going through a phase where I’m placing more value on time than money. So from now on if I’m not enjoying a coffee, a sandwich or a movie, I’m not going to finish it. I’m going to value my time and prioritise it.
I’ve already started doing this. Last year I stopped reading “everything is illuminated” and I don’t think I’ll pick it up again. I walked out of the movie “eat, pray, love” (I shouldn’t have walked into it in the first place). I should have walked out of “the waiting city” too!
Sometimes I may not make the best choice of movie, book or place to go and eat but I no longer have the time to tolerate a sub-standard use of my time.
I encourage others to prioritise their time too.