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15 Time Management Quotes to Live By

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Time management is a movement of time that ebbs and flows depending on the situation and goals needed for a particular day. When I use the phrase "time management," it is an ongoing process that modifies and can be tweaked to make the moment work more effectively, resulting in a better outcome for tomorrow and achieving goals quickly. Today, we share powerful time management quotes (Affiliate Link) that will keep you focused on spending your precious time optimally! Follow along and feel free to share these quotes with others to help them stay focused and motivated to stop wasting time.

"20% of the average workday is spent on “crucial” and” important” things, while 80% of the average workday is spent on things that have “little value” or “no value.”

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Keep each moment as meaningful as possible.

Keep Each Moment As Meaningful As Possible Quotes

Planning each day may sound overly meticulous. But it isn't. It is beneficial in making your moments more impactful. Below are some beautiful quotes (Affiliate Link) to remind you of this precious moment we are using right now.

Charles Richards Quote
"Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week's value out of a year while another man gets a full year's value out of a week." -- Charles Richards
"Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of. One man gets only a week's value out of a year while another man gets a full year's value out of a week." -- Charles Richards Share on X
lord chesterfield quote
"Take care of the minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves." - Lord Chesterfield
steven covey quote
"Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent, and not enough time on what is important." - Steven Covey
Michael Altshuler quote
"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler
Lao Tzu quote
“Time is a created thing. To say, ‘I don’t have time' is to say, ‘I don’t want to.” - Lao Tzu

Updated 2023: Additional Quotes on managing time:

“Life is as simple as these three questions: What do I want? Why do I want it? And how will I achieve it?” ~ Shannon L. Alder

“I will not say yes when my heart says no.” ~ Courtney Carver

“Do the work of naming the highest, eulogy-worthy priorities in your life. Then do the work of putting them at the center of your life, every day.” ~ Brooke McAlary

“I don’t say no because I am so busy. I say no because I don’t want to be so busy.” ~ Courtney Carver

Staying Focused to Achieve Goals Quotes

Staying focused to Achieve Goals Quotes

Now that you can see how powerful using your time effectively is, we will share some time management quotes (Affiliate Link) to stay focused during those times to help you achieve your goals.

Zig Ziglar quote
“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four-hour days.” -- Zig Ziglar
“Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four-hour days.” -- Zig Ziglar Share on X
Tony Robbins quote
"One reason, so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.” – Tony Robbins
Oprah Winfrey quote
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey
Alexander Graham Bell quote
"Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” – Alexander Graham Bell
Rodin quote
Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” – Rodin
Stephen R Covey quote
“The key (Affiliate Link) is in not spending time, but in investing it.” – Stephen R. Covey
Ashley Orman Quote
“You can’t make up for lost time. You can only do better in the future.” – Ashley Ormon
Barry Werner Quote
“The essence of self-discipline is to do the important thing rather than the urgent thing.” – Barry Werner

By taking the time each day, focusing on your goals, and prioritizing the tasks, you will feel fulfilled in getting one step closer to your goals. I hope these quotes (Affiliate Link) inspire you to take the next steps and make every moment count in your life. If you want more tips on making your time more effective, please visit the posts below.

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  1. Katherine Macey says

    A great collection of quotes! My favorite is the one by Lord Chesterfield. Sometimes a bird's eye view is the way to go, but it's important to keep the little things in mind too.

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  2. Lisa Gessert says

    Sabrina!!! Time management is one of my favorite topics, these quotes hit the nail on the head and so inspirational!! Loved the blog and blog topic! Everything begins with great time management!

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  3. Nancy Haworth says

    Sabrina, thank you for this collection of quotes. I find them inspiring! My favorite is the first quote by Charles Richards, because it is so true. Everyone has the same number of hours in a day, but not everyone uses them wisely. I think planning ahead and mapping out work days really helps me to get a handle on time and be more productive.

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  4. Janet Schiesl says

    I love all these quotes by Steven Covey quotes. I work best by focusing on my most important thing each morning before doing anything else, sometimes even coffee!

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  5. Julie Bestry says

    It's interesting that when it comes down to it, the key to all of these quotes is that WE are in the driver's seat. What we accomplish has everything to do with where we put our focus, how we ignore distractions, and whether we buckle down. Depending on one's mood or attitude, this is either fabulous ("Yay, I'm in charge of my destiny!") or terrifying ("Yikes! I'm in charge of my destiny (and there's nobody else to blame)!"

    That said, I think the Lao Tzu quote, “To say, ‘I don’t have time' is to say, ‘I don’t want to.” is the reckoning for me. Sure, people with two jobs, small children, elderly parents, and obligations that can't be avoided (unless, I guess, they abandon their families) don't have the level of privilege I have in my singleton life. But for many of us, it really is just what we decide to do.

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    • Sabrina Quairoli says

      I agree! Many people do have time to make changes, they just don't want to make it a priority. Small changes when you are "busy" is so much more effective during these times. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. =)

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  6. Kim says

    Guilty as charged. I am noticing how much time I am wasting these days. These quotes are a great reminder of the power we have to make changes that we want in our lives. I am going to pick one or two as an reminder to myself.

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    • Sabrina Quairoli says

      I'm glad these quotes resonated with you, Kim! Time is a precious commodity. We must treasure the time we have and make the most of this life.

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  7. Linda Samuels says

    I'm a quote collector, and I love the ones you shared about managing time. My favorite one here is Altshuler's, "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." This speaks to the preciousness of time and the agency we have over it.

    Here are a few favorite time-related quotes from my collection:
    "Your life is purchased by where you spend your attention." - James Clear

    "Your life and success will not be defined by the nouns your choose. It will be defined by the verbs." - Todd Henry

    "The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now." - Proverb

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    • Sabrina Quairoli says

      Thanks for sharing these amazing time quotes, Linda!

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  8. Seana Turner says

    You and I are on the same page today with quotes. These are some great ones! That battle between the urgent and important is one I face all the time. The old "squeaky wheel" often pulls my attention. I need to work harder on that one.

    So many to pin!

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  9. Laura says

    Love these - there are some true gems here! I often find short words of wisdom like these inspiring and motivating. Thank you for sharing!

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