KEEP AN EYE ON THE CLOCK

I enjoy playing video games. I play them for fun, to relax, as well as to get my strategic and productive juices flowing. My favorite games to play are the sports games, primarily football and basketball because though the rule of the game stay the same, you control the dynamics of the team, including who is on your team and how your team meets challenges they face.

While playing these video games, there are times when I allow my mind to drift and I only pay attention to the plays on the field or on the court. By doing this, I may end up missing out on a great opportunity to score because I run out of time. I'm not talking about time running out for the game, I'm talking about time running out in a quarter or in a half. When this happens, I only find out after the fact and there's no going back.

If I stay focused on the game and also constantly keep myself aware of the time I have left on the clock, I can adjust my strategy properly to make the best use of the time available to me.

Apply this lesson to real-life issues. Whether working from home or in an office, whether playing on a team or playing a video game, we all have clock we have to keep track of because we all have deadlines and due dates for important matters in our lives. Keeping an eye on the clock will help you be a more aware and more responsible person.