Don’t Just Count Minutes… Make Minutes Count!
Last week, my family and I seized a rare, spontaneous opportunity. Realizing that everyone’s schedules had aligned, we planned a last-minute vacation to Cancun. It was a quick decision, driven by one powerful realization: the moments we spend together as a family are irreplaceable. At the core of The Life is Too Short Guy (LITSG) philosophy lie two powerful principles: Minutes Matter and Live Today… Don’t Wait for Tomorrow.
From the minute we arrived, we deliberately chose to disconnect from routine distractions and reconnect with each other. Amid laughter, conversations, and sunsets, we felt truly alive.
Yet even on vacation, distractions can creep in. One afternoon, as I sat poolside engrossed in my work, my daughter Amanda approached me with sparkling eyes and a simple question: “Dad, do you want to go parasailing?” My initial reaction, almost automatic, was to say, “Not now, I’m in the middle of something important.”
But as soon as those words formed in my mind, another voice quickly countered: “Is there anything truly more important than this moment right now?” That was the wake-up call I needed. Closing my laptop, I smiled and said, “Absolutely, let’s go!” Within moments, Amanda and I were gliding through the sky, the sparkling turquoise water below us, laughter in the air. As we soared above, we even spotted turtles gracefully swimming beneath us. A magical sight we’ll remember forever. It became one of those moments we will cherish, a story we’ll retell countless times.
When my other daughter, Jess, excitedly suggested jet skiing the next day, there was no pause, no hesitation. Just an enthusiastic “Yes!” Why? Because I had reminded myself that Minutes Matter. Each minute is a choice, an opportunity to prioritize joy, love, and connection.
Reflecting on this experience, I’m reminded that life doesn’t wait for our schedules or our convenience. It unfolds in the present. It’s our choice whether we embrace it fully or let precious minutes slip by unnoticed.
Today isn’t merely the beginning of a new month or a playful day of jokes. April 1 marks the 18th anniversary of the day I buried my father. A profoundly difficult day that forever etched in my heart the fragility and preciousness of time. That memory continually motivates me to live deliberately, wholeheartedly, and without regrets. To Live Today… Don’t Wait for Tomorrow.
Today, I encourage you to reflect: Are you truly living your minutes, or just counting them? Are you actively making memories, or merely moving through your days?
Minutes Matter. Choose to Live Today… Don’t Wait for Tomorrow.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories. What moment recently reminded you that Minutes Matter?
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