“Time. You never know how much you have, yet we still waste it. There are only so many hours each week, yet still, we waste several of them. Time is something we cannot get back, yet we still spend our hours as if they were free. And that seems to be the central problem of humanity and all these starts at the teenage. We know what time is, she knows how precious it is (at least in retrospect), but we have such great difficulty treating it with value and respect in the present. We mourn for time’s passing but do not respect it in the present. We want it back after it is gone, but ignore it when it is here. We do not properly value it. Time is the inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present events into the past. Our every day consists of a series of events associated with time. There's a saying that says "The difference between a great man and an ordinary man is the way they make use of their time" Time is a God-given resource. As teenagers, we're expected to use our time wisely. Our usage of time determines how important a series of events will take place in the future. The difference between a girl who becomes a doctor at age 25 and another girl who becomes a doctor at age 30 may be the way they use their time. Most teenagers are ignorant about the importance of time usage. They thereby engage themselves in activities that are of less value-adding but come naturally. Activities such as listening to gist, chatting, games, surfing through non- benefiting sites on the internet, and so on. With a little discipline and a focused mindset, every teenager can convert his/her time into a productive avenue with activities like reading, praying, physical exercises, both soft and hard skills acquisition. Learning from great minds, the value of time increases when it is invested wisely. And these are some recommendations on what you should invest your time on if you desire to become great in life. a. Invest in “Life-Extending” Time- Investing time in caring for your health (spirit, soul, and body) is an obvious one that will certainly yield you more time, literally—in days, months, if not years tacked on to your life. Yet we often take our health for granted especially our spiritual health until we experience a wake-up call. Proactively invest your time in your health by eating well, exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, studying, meditating, obeying the word of God, and so forth will surely pay a great dividend in your nearest future. b. Invest in “Foundation-Building” Time. There’s a saying that goes, “a stitch in time saves nine.” Create the time to make the right stitches, and you’ll be spared much time, hassle, and usually expense later. Stephen Covey refers to this concept in the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. According to him, we spend our time primarily on four types of activity: • Urgent and important (crisis, deadlines, putting out fires) • Non-urgent and important (building relationships, identifying opportunities, prevention, planning) • Urgent and non-important (interruptions, phone calls, meetings) • Non-urgent and non-important (TV, email, time wasters) c. Invest in “System-Creating” Time- It’s well-established in happiness psychology research that making small improvements to your life pays out exponentially in happiness. For example, having a spot where you keep your bags and uniform when you are back from school will save you at least spend five minutes every morning hunting for your belongings. Or rearranging your closet so you can actually see everything, and not spend 20 minutes each morning figuring out what to wear. I will therefore be right to say if you want to be a millionaire, learn and invest in your time. If you want to be whatever you think of yourself, managing your time will get you there. If you want to make it quickly in life, manage your time If you want to be the best in your class, read ahead and manage your time Limit the time you spend with your phone, friends, and game system. Prioritize the usage of your time and you will be on your way to becoming great