The Time Management of Life Expectancy
David Buck
| Time Management Expert | Revenue Catalyst | Driving Success through Strategic Planning & Execution | Author of "The Time-Optimized Life" |
The most criticized post I have ever done to this point on LinkedIn was when I asked a polling question, “How long do you think you will live?†We all should be prepared for pushback and criticism, but I must admit I was surprised by the intensity of some of the negative reactions. I actually had a couple people comment that I should be banned from the platform.
I may have that happen again with this article.
Age at Life’s End – Current Age =
Life Expectancy
The purpose of the question was not to be morbid, gloomy, pessimistic, or depressing. Given the basic fact that we are all going to die at some point, I wanted to unpack and understand attitudes around natural life and how that impacts the way people live today.
While lifespans vary across the world, the average person born in the United States today can expect to live into their late 70s. Participants in the Retirement Time Analysis (RTA) from Kairos Management Solutions are more optimistic with the average estimate above 85 years.
If at this point if you are depressed, annoyed, disgusted, or angry with this article – hang in there. A time management approach to life expectancy lets you look at the calculated years remaining as an opportunity to make the most of life. While none of us can estimate for certain or know when that day will come, planning and laying out an outline, allows you to put attention in the areas that bring you the most meaning.
I understand that someone in their 20s has an entirely different approach than someone in their 50s, like me. I have two sons in their 20s. Trust me, we all understand our differences. ?However, regardless of your age, consider these six areas to start contemplating your approach.
Career Mindset
For many of us, our career defines a significant part
General Time Management
Developing good time habits
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Someone reading this in their 30s might be saying, “This does not apply to me.†Depending on where you live in the world, the concept of retirement may not even be a part of the culture. A retirement mindset helps you understand what you should be doing when your physical and even mental abilities begin to be affected by age. For those who can see retirement in the horizon, start your time planning now with the Retirement Time Analysis (RTA).
I am not a financial planner or professional. Please do not seek me out for advice. However, a financial mindset asks two questions?
“Am I saving enough for the future right now?†and “What kind of life do I want to live when I am no longer able to do what I am doing now or hope to do?"
Depending on your answers, set or adjust your plan, and seek the right advice.
Lifestyle
As noted in another article, routines established for our life sets the framework for our day-to-day activities. Intentionally having a professional and social structure can bring so much meaning to living. Ensuring you have a purpose for life planned is an underpinning for the lifestyle you may lead.?
Activities
There is a lot of discussion on the topic having the right stability in relation to the professional and personal life. According to the Work-Life Balance Analysis, the average respondent is out of balance, and life is too focused on the professional side. While our lives will never be in balance all of the time, reserving time for “play†is a life expectancy positive.
Here you are at the end…the end of the article. If lifespan and length of life is a subject that made you uncomfortable, hopefully you may have had a change of heart. Look at the time you think you might have left as enriched chances to enjoy what is and what is to come.
Dave Buck?is the Chief Time Keeper of?Kairos Management Solutions.
Learn about your time management opportunities by taking and getting a free?Time Management Analysis (TMA)?summary report.?Schedule an appointment?with Dave Buck to discuss a full time management improvement program for individuals, teams and companies.?
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2 年I actually loved this Dave Buck and it’s a must read. Sorry you received so many negative responses but as you said people see things differently in their thirties than their forties. I remember meeting my yoga instructor who was in her early thirties and I was in my late forties. Her father had died. She was at a pharmacy getting sleeping meds and she said to me that I have never experienced death and I thought in one year alone my brother had died of cancer, my sister came down with cancer both my parents died and another family member died of lung cancer. All I thought was what the future would be like for her. I feel the same way you do enjoy your life every single day because at some point time flys.