The Most Precious Resource

 "It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.”

-- Steve Jobs

In simpler terms, time is like money - you can spend it wisely or waste it. When we waste time, we can't get it back, just like when we spend money on something we don't really need, it's gone forever.

For instance, let's say you have a project to complete that's due in a week, but you keep procrastinating and end up starting it the day before it's due. You will find yourself working under pressure, stressing out, and possibly producing low-quality work. If you had used your time wisely, you could have completed the project with less stress and produced better quality work.

Another example is if you have a friend or family member who is important to you, but you don't make time for them because you're too busy. You may regret not spending time with them later on when they're no longer around.

So, the takeaway from this quote is that we should make the most of our time and spend it wisely. We should prioritize things that are important to us and make time for them. This way, we can avoid regrets later on and live a more fulfilling life.