Action expresses priority

It is obvious that Mahatma Gandhi knew how to manage time. The art that makes it possible for one to do what is close to ones heart. Many of us have a long list of things “to do”. These are usually things, which are very close to our heart. The pity is they remain things “to do” forever. I recall a conversation with a colleague of mine with whom I had to work long hours together during an assignment.

During a late afternoon lunch, the conversation veered around the things “to do” list. I had a long list, which grew over the years, and after I completed narrating the same, I felt I must have made a good impression. I was then asked if I had a time plan to complete at least the top three items in my “to do” list. As I had anticipated this question, with a smile I said, I will take them on after I hang my boots five years from now when I hit the big 50! My friend was not impressed and said, it is very much likely that you will never complete your “to do” list. I tried to murmur a protest, which she seemed to know, was coming. If you cannot find time for what you want to do now, it does not seem important enough to you she said. She then added, what do you think will change five years from now that will encourage you to do things you have conveniently parked for several years? I had no answer then.

After some reflection, I think the answer is simple if any of the items in your “to do” list of important to you do not put it away, do it now! Work on that “to do” list and as Mahatma said your action will indicate that it is your priority to do something close to your heart. To conclude here is another nugget of wisdom from Victor Hugo who said, "There is nothing as powerful as an idea whose time has come".