Comments on: 168 Hours: Don’t Waste Yours

By: Lisa Joy

Lisa Joy — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:45:02 +0000

For more on this, check out Laura Vanderkam’s book and blog at http://www.my168hours.com/blog.

By: Take More Time to Get Less Stuff Done | Engaged Marriage

Take More Time to Get Less Stuff Done | Engaged Marriage — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:04:32 +0000

[...] Dustin had a post over at Simple Marriage where he suggested that time is like currency: you only have a limited amount of it (168 hours a week, to be precise), and you ought to spend it [...]

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:32:32 +0000

Loved the article. I plan to start tracking my hours when school starts again. When I am working, I feel stretched thin with taking care of work things, my husband, my dad, two dogs, two houses, two yards, etc… and I am the person everyone looks to for help and getting the basics tended to. I’ll let you know how this works. I am excited to plan my time, and have some left over for the date nights, etc…

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:25:26 +0000

That’s a great story, Beth! As we watch our children grow (and get ready to welcome our third this week), the preciousness of time really starts to show. At the same time, we’re dealing with aging parents and death among extended family, and it’s a strong reminder that our time here is limited.

By: Beth LaMie

Beth LaMie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:15:51 +0000

Dustin,
What a fantasic idea to map out how to spend our time, including faith, family & friends! Years ago, I heard of a man who retired at 65. Although he was in good health, he knew at his age his time was limited. He put 520 pennies in a jar. Every Saturday, he took one out to remind him of the importance of the next week, as well as the next 10 years. He didn’t want to miss an opportunity to spend “quality time” while he still could.

Unfortunately, when we’re young, we think we have endless time available. As we get older, we know we don’t, but we still may not use it as wisely as we should. Thanks for the great message to remind us.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:59:32 +0000

Thanks so much, Suzanne! I’m not sure I’d enjoy a simple, slow life actually, but am all for making the most of the time that God grants me.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:55:25 +0000

Thanks, Favor. I really like the idea of sitting down to write down your priorities. Personally, I never accomplish anything I take the initiative to write it down.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:54:00 +0000

Wow Jacinda, it’s great to hear from someone else who has actually taken this information and put it into practice. I’m glad to hear you saw such great benefits!

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:45:34 +0000

Absolutely, Mark. Awareness is so important to many aspects of our marriages, and how we use our time is one of the biggest keys to success in this and all areas of our lives.

By: Dustin | Engaged Marriage

Dustin | Engaged Marriage — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:43:41 +0000

Incredibly simple and powerful is right, Andy! I’m with you on the (pretty scary and a bit humiliating) realization of how I use my time when I’m not being conscious about it.