Time, Money, and Enjoyment
I heard an episode of the Optimal Living Daily podcast titled The Triad of Hustling.
The three elements of the triad were time, money, and enjoyment.
As I thought about this, I realized how many things in life this triad can apply to.
With opportunities, we consider the time we would set aside.
The money involved – either incoming or outgoing.
And the level of enjoyment involved in the task or activity.
Sometimes the potential enjoyment makes the investment of time and money worth it.
Other times, the required time makes the potential income and enjoyment disappear.
Things that are free and take up a lot of time can be extremely enjoying.
My Story
I don’t feel like I typically think about these three elements.
Two can easily take priority over the third.
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to try to be more conscious of this.
I wonder if I will change my perspective on activities.
Will I say “yes” to something that typically would have been a “no”.
Or the reverse…. will I turn down some things that aren’t worth it.
Your Turn
Have you ever heard of this triad?
If so, did you find it helpful?
If not, is it something you would like to try?
NOTE: This pairs nicely with the first post below on the “Personal Triangle”
Posts This Week
The Personal Triangle: Time Energy, Money. This post covers the balance we need to strike across our time, our energy and our money.
Always Work on Your Brand. This blog post focuses on 5 things you should do right now to stabilize and expand your personal brand.
The Needs of Followers. When we consider our lives, we might want to consider the four needs Gallup has for followers – hope, trust, compassion, and stability. Outside of work, how can we ensure we have all of these in our lives?
Shaping Our Happiness. Research shows that three elements affect our happiness – genetic makeup, life circumstances, and intentional activities. This post asks us to focus on what we can control.
Joyful Aesthetics. If you haven’t heard of or taken the Values Bridge, I highly recommend it. This post highlights one of my top values – Beholderism.
Podcasts That Caught My Attention
The Strange Power of Rituals. 24 minutes. The Next Big Idea Daily. This podcast features two books that show how rituals can help manage anxiety, build connections, and more. The first is Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living by Dimitris Xygalatas. Then, highlights from The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices by Casper ter Kuile.
Major American Cities Are Losing Kids & Ford Wants You to Customize Your Car. 31 minutes. Morning Brew Daily. This episode feature stories about American big cities have less children living in them, Ford looking to the aftermarket for growth, a Chinese chip maker debut, and the trend of microinfluencers.
Become a Thought Leader with Peter Winick. 26 minutes. Before Breakfast. Laura interviews Peter Winick, the co-author of The Thought Leadership Handbook. He shares his perspective on how to become known for your big ideas.
Back to School Checklist. 53 minutes. The Lazy Genius Podcast. Back to school is right around the corner. For anyone in this life stage, this episode provides tips to make the transition easier.
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