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Like many people, my relationship with my dentist is “complicated.” ? On the one hand, I wish I never had to worry about my teeth at all. ? On the other hand, reality says I need to periodically visit my dentist for a healthy mouth, but also a healthy body. ? Studies have shown good dental care also helps with a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even pneumonia. ? Check out a previous article that highlights what people in their 50's can do to live well into their 80's. ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Liked this post? Want to see more? ?? Ring it on my profile ? Follow?#timeoptimize Learn more in my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment ? https://lnkd.in/ehYTE8zm

Is exercise a part of your career strategy? ? If not, it should be. ? According to the data from the Time Management Analysis (TMA), respondents said: ? 64% do little or no exercise. 14% are close to exercising regularly. Only 22% say they exercise regularly. ? Exercise should be a part of your career strategy. It should also be considered a part of your time management. ? If you have not already, take the Time Management Analysis (TMA). Along with asking how often you exercise, there are 19 other questions to help you understand how well you manage your time. It's free. https://lnkd.in/e23Sp5Ne ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Learn more in my book The Time Optimized Life ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment

Ask the average person who feels like they spend too much time in meetings, and you'll likely get a resounding "Yes!" ? Attending meetings can feel like running a marathon. They go on and on with no end in sight. ? The good news, you can change it. Create meeting free zones Get and give clear guidelines Audit the meeting you attend or create Extending beyond just you ? Get the details in my latest article. ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Learn more in my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment

I have eaten a lot of Snickers in my life time! ? So, I had to add this as a part of my wardrobe. ? It is a reminder for me about where I can get sustenance away from food. ? It is a reminder that my life is more than just food. ? It is a reminder that the Word of God is enjoyed eternally and candy, just for a little while and then it is gone. ? This shirt is part of a variety of designs from Kerusso Inc. Check it out ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Check out my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment

I was in a group email. Little did I realize, I was stuck on a merry-go-round ride. ? The first email went out at 9:45am. ? I was not asked to do anything. ? A series of emails went back and forth for about 2 hours. ? At about 12:00pm I was asked for my opinion. ? At about 1:00pm another email went out, asking me for my opinion. ? At 3:00pm another email went out, "Dave, we can't move forward, we need your answer!" ? Why didn't I answer? ? I was in a series of meetings and the first time I saw the email was…3:15pm. ? Email should NEVER be considered for instant or time sensitive needs. ? Save yourself time…pick-up the phone, send a text. ? If you need any answer quick - move away from digital and shift towards physical. ? Don’t set unrealistic expectations for someone else. It is a waste of time for everyone. ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Learn more in my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment

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Can friendship be measured by a scientific process? I saw this asked on a blog and is has stuck with me since. ? Are more friends better? Are fewer and deeper relationships better? How do you define a friend? ? I have 4 very close friends from my high school years. They are like brothers, like family. I am benefitting from those relationships. I am a better person because of them. ? There was no method or process. I did not seek to choose them. They did not seek to choose me. ? Yet, they have helped me personally. They have helped me in business. ? Their friendship is tangible and real. Measurable, in some ways both emotionally and tangibly. ? My friends are time management and personal development assets. ? What about you? ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Check out my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment

To retire, to not to retire, that is the question. ? Well, maybe not. ? A take on the famous line from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, many people are trying to come to terms about the role work will play in their life and for how long. ? So maybe it is better to say, " To work, or not to work, that is the question." ? My article explores the role your career might play, well into your life. ? --------------------------------------- Liked this post? Want to see more? ?? Ring it on my profile ? Follow?#timeoptimize Check out my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) #purpose #career #personaldevelopment ? https://lnkd.in/eFNfKyiS

We all collect a lot of stuff. ? It can be physical. ? It can also be digital. ? In this article I review the financial and time benefits of simplified living. In it I go in deep to what I call the Physical and Digital Dimensions. ? When you choose to work on both and simplify, your time becomes optimized and life is populated with more quality time. ? Check it out. ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Learn more in my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment

Back in 2023, I went ???????????? ??????????, and I am glad I did! ? Susan Rose and I just planned a last minute non-traditional church mission trip. In the process we learned why it is important to embrace flexibility into our lifestyle and get some amazing experiences as a result. ? Check out the article on why travel and having a travel strategy is an important part of any post-career lifestyle plan. ? --------------------------------------- ?I am David Buck ? Follow?#timeoptimize Check out my book The Time-Optimized Life (Download Chapter 1 for FREE) ? #purpose #career #personaldevelopment ? https://lnkd.in/ekr6tpAz