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What is the primary benefit of utilizing odd moments in daily life?
What is the primary benefit of utilizing odd moments in daily life?
- It increases mental activity and productivity. (correct)
- It provides time to plan future vacations.
- It allows one to enjoy leisure time.
- It helps one to socialize with peers.
How does the author perceive the proverb about enjoying the little one has?
How does the author perceive the proverb about enjoying the little one has?
- As an ancient saying with no relevance today.
- As a wise approach to life.
- As a message that promotes complacency. (correct)
- As a strategy for successful living.
What can be inferred about the author’s views on 'killing time'?
What can be inferred about the author’s views on 'killing time'?
- It is acceptable if one is relaxed.
- It is detrimental to success and personal growth. (correct)
- It is essential for finding new ideas.
- It should be done occasionally to recharge.
Which statement best reflects the author's perspective on continuous improvement?
Which statement best reflects the author's perspective on continuous improvement?
What does the author suggest is the impact of saving and utilizing time?
What does the author suggest is the impact of saving and utilizing time?
What does the author mean by 'making time live'?
What does the author mean by 'making time live'?
What purpose do Arnold Bennett and Arthur Brisbane serve in the lesson?
What purpose do Arnold Bennett and Arthur Brisbane serve in the lesson?
What was the main output of Arnold Bennett during his writing career?
What was the main output of Arnold Bennett during his writing career?
How did Arthur Brisbane primarily achieve his high income during the Great Depression?
How did Arthur Brisbane primarily achieve his high income during the Great Depression?
What is the main criticism depicted in the anecdote about the man who cannot manage his income?
What is the main criticism depicted in the anecdote about the man who cannot manage his income?
What was one of the outcomes for readers after engaging with Mr. Bennett’s work?
What was one of the outcomes for readers after engaging with Mr. Bennett’s work?
Which quality best describes the man's living situation as depicted in the text?
Which quality best describes the man's living situation as depicted in the text?
What does the phrase 'fritters his income away' imply about financial behavior?
What does the phrase 'fritters his income away' imply about financial behavior?
What was Arnold Bennett's contribution recognized in his book, 'How to Live On Twenty-Four Hours a Day'?
What was Arnold Bennett's contribution recognized in his book, 'How to Live On Twenty-Four Hours a Day'?
What underlying message is conveyed through the anecdotes about people's mismanagement of income?
What underlying message is conveyed through the anecdotes about people's mismanagement of income?
What significant aspect of time is highlighted in the passage?
What significant aspect of time is highlighted in the passage?
How does the author compare time to money?
How does the author compare time to money?
What is said about 'by-products' in the context of time?
What is said about 'by-products' in the context of time?
Which of the following best describes the author's view toward the concept of time management?
Which of the following best describes the author's view toward the concept of time management?
What emotion does the author associate with the idea of not managing one's time well?
What emotion does the author associate with the idea of not managing one's time well?
Which statement about success does the passage suggest?
Which statement about success does the passage suggest?
What does the author mean by stating, 'You cannot draw on the future'?
What does the author mean by stating, 'You cannot draw on the future'?
In the context of time, what does the phrase 'ideal democracy' imply?
In the context of time, what does the phrase 'ideal democracy' imply?
What is suggested as a primary reason newspapers focus on financial income rather than time income?
What is suggested as a primary reason newspapers focus on financial income rather than time income?
How does the passage suggest one should approach managing time effectively?
How does the passage suggest one should approach managing time effectively?
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Study Notes
Time Management
- We often waste time without realizing it.
- Arnold Bennett, prolific English novelist, wrote a book "How to Live On Twenty-Four Hours a Day" emphasizing the importance of managing time.
- Arthur Brisbane, an American editor and columnist, made a fortune by making the best use of his "odd moments."
- Time is a precious resource, a daily miracle, and we must use it wisely.
- We are all given the same amount of time and we should not waste it.
- Success depends on utilizing every moment, even the seemingly insignificant "odd moments".
- By-products of time are valuable and can lead to great opportunities.
- Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin are examples of successful individuals who utilized their odd moments.
- Utilizing odd moments leads to greater mental activity and ultimately success.
- The proverb, "Enjoy the little you have while the fool is hunting for more," should be reversed to: "While the fool is enjoying the little he has, I will hunt for more."
- Every minute saved is a minute added to your life and its possibilities, every minute lost is a neglected by-product.
- Think of the odd quarter of an hour before breakfast or the half hour after.
- The key to success is utilizing by-products.
- Aimless or unsuccessful people "kill time" while successful individuals make time live by making it useful.
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