Listen to me. Tomorrow, you’re going to wake up and be 85 years old. You’ll be dying of cancer, heart failure, or alzheimers. It’s not going to be pretty.

I want you to know this because you can’t wait until next week to do what matters. Today isn’t lost until you give it up; never give it up. It’s all you have and you don’t get many more.

Now, let’s pause a moment and get something straight.  There’s a big difference between idle time and renewal. Your family and your moments alone and your meditations and hikes in the mountains are every bit as important as your achievements and grimy gritty day work.

So get to it. Put the big things in your day first, then fit the clutter around them. Get your spouse, your writing, your martial arts training (or exercise regimen) at the top of the list. Get your self renewal and your restful time on there next.

Then add your friends and extended family. And, with what’s left, plan the day-to-day tasks, the television, and the catching up with acquaintances.

You can’t wait for tomorrow, so don’t.