Why You Should Audit Your Time Like You Audit Your Finances
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Podcast Summary
In this high-energy episode of the Level Up podcast, host Paul Alex delivers a wake-up call about the critical relationship between time management and financial success. He challenges listeners to stop protecting their money while carelessly wasting their most precious resource—time—emphasizing that while lost money can be recovered, lost time is gone forever (00:36). Alex outlines a three-step framework for treating time like a business asset: auditing where your hours actually go, cutting unnecessary "time expenses" that don't move the needle (01:25), and strategically investing time in high-impact activities like sales, networking, and personal growth (02:00). This practical, no-nonsense approach transforms time management from a productivity hack into a wealth-building strategy for ambitious professionals ready to level up their results.
Speakers
Paul Alex (Host)
Former law enforcement officer turned 8-figure entrepreneur and creator of the Level Up podcast. He specializes in helping everyday people build wealth and achieve financial success through disciplined execution and strategic time management.
Key Takeaways
Track Time Like Revenue
Most professionals audit their finances religiously but let hours slip away unaccounted for. Start tracking where every hour goes—just like monitoring business expenses. (00:59) Identify how much time goes to high-value tasks versus mindless scrolling and non-urgent emails that don't move the needle forward.
Cut Time-Wasting Expenses Ruthlessly
Apply the same ruthless cost-cutting you'd use in business to your daily schedule. (01:25) If an activity isn't getting you closer to your goals, eliminate it completely—fewer distractions, fewer meaningless meetings, more execution time.
Invest Hours for Maximum ROI
Stop dumping time into activities with zero return, just like you wouldn't throw money at failing investments. (01:42) Prioritize high-impact activities: sales, strategic networking, business scaling, and personal development. High-return actions create high-return results.
Treat Time as Your Greatest Asset
Money can be earned back, but lost time is gone forever. (00:36) Start protecting your time with the same intensity you protect your financial assets—audit it, optimize it, and invest it strategically for compound growth.
Stop Treating Time Like It's Cheap
Success demands treating every hour as precious and finite. (02:14) The bottom line: audit your time usage, cut wasteful activities, and invest wisely in activities that accelerate your path to mastery and achievement.
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