Have you heard the joke about the patient who visits his doctor for a routine checkup? "I'm sorry to tell you," the doctor says, "but you are dying from a very rare terminal illness." After taking a moment to regain his composure, the patient asks nervously: "How long do I have, doc?" "10." the doctor begins. "Ten WHAT?" the patient interrupts to ask. "Ten years, ten months, ten weeks?" In response the doctor simply continues: "9...8...7..."

At least to some degree, I think we all can relate to that poor patient; so much to do and so little time. 18th century British statesman and diplomat Lord Chesterfield nailed it on the head when he said, "Know the true value of time; snatch, seize and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today."

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