Is Time Really Money? ⏳💸
They say “time is money” like it’s this universal truth. You’ve probably heard it a thousand times — shouted in corporate boardrooms, whispered in motivational YouTube videos, or printed on mugs from your favorite online hustle guru. But have you ever really stopped to ask: Is time truly money? Or are we all just running in circles with a stopwatch and an empty wallet?
Well, let me tell you what made me question that phrase…
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My Story: From Stressed Seconds to Priceless Purpose
Not too long ago, I was 26 — fresh out of yet another overthinking session at 2 AM, scrolling through motivational quotes and wondering if I was behind in life. I was stuck in a waiting phase — preparing to move to the UK for a caregiving opportunity through AAHM Group. Everything was done: interviews, certifications, dreams packed in my head. All that was left? Waiting. And waiting, my friend, is where you realize that time can feel like the slowest torturer.
And trust me — waiting while broke? That’s when “time is money” slaps different.
I remember one specific day. My phone buzzed — it was Rahab, the amazing woman I’d been talking to for months. She texted: “Still nothing yet?” I just replied: “Nope. But time is money… right?” She hit me back with, “Then you're in debt.”
Ouch. But also… fair.
I wasn’t just waiting for a visa. I was waiting for my life to start. And in that moment, it hit me — time isn’t always money. Sometimes, it’s tuition. Sometimes, it’s therapy. And sometimes, it’s a long, silent lecture from life saying, ‘Not yet.’
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The Joke’s on the Clock
Now don’t get me wrong. Time can be money. If you’re paid by the hour, every second counts. If you’re a freelancer, late submissions can cost you clients. If you're a rapper like BOND (yep, that's me — soon to drop bars under LA'BOND DYNASTY), then studio time literally burns your wallet.
But here’s the twist — money lost can be earned again. Time lost? That’s a one-way street.
You can refund an item. You can’t refund a moment.
So no, time isn’t just money — it’s way more valuable.
It’s the late-night calls with Gianna, my daughter, who reminds me why I push through the stress.
It’s those moments when I imagine building LA’BOND CREST ACADEMY or performing my first song live.
It’s the time I spend dreaming, building, even doubting — because those seconds shape the hustle behind the brand LA’BOND: WE CONNECT.
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So, What Is Time, Then?
Time is your most faithful investor. It demands consistency. Patience. Sacrifice. And just like money, it grows when managed well — but unlike money, it never comes back once spent.
So use it like a boss.
Invest in learning.
Spend it with people who matter.
Waste some of it laughing until your ribs hurt (highly recommended).
Pause when needed, but never stop moving forward.
Because when you finally look back — whether it’s on a late-night blog or at the clock on your LA’BOND-themed wall — you’ll see that time was never just about the money. It was about becoming you.
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The Final Word: A Perfect Ending
Time isn’t money.
Time is the seed.
Money? That’s the fruit.
And every second you spend watering your dreams, loving your people, building your empire — is a second well-spent.
So the next time someone hits you with “Time is money,” just smile and say:
“Maybe. But mine’s earning interest.”
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