VALUE OF TIME

Dear Reader,

Have you heard the joke about the patient who visits his
doctor for a routine checkup? "I'm sorry to tell you," the
doctor says, "but you are dying from a very rare terminal
illness." After taking a moment to regain his composure,
the patient asks nervously: "How long do I have, doc?"
"10." the doctor begins. "Ten WHAT?" the patient interrupts
to ask. "Ten years, ten months, ten weeks?" In response the
doctor simply continues: "9...8...7..."

At least to some degree, I think we all can relate to that
poor patient; so much to do and so little time. 18th
century British statesman and diplomat Lord Chesterfield
nailed it on the head when he said, "Know the true value of
time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No
idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off
till tomorrow what you can do today."