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Tracey's Story - Time

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Seventh Principle: Time - Tracey's Story

If you do not respect time, time will not respect you. Tomorrow belongs to the people that invest time in themselves and others today.

Extract from 'The Seven Principles of RESPECTisms For Teens'

My name is Tracey, this is my story.

I used to always hear my mum say, “Girl, the older you get the quicker time will go by.” She would say to me that if I did not respect time, time would not respect me and before I knew it I would have none left.

I did not appreciate what she meant back then, but now I do. I learnt the hard way. I learnt how important it was to respect time, be on time and to use time wisely.

I thought nothing of my mum’s comments.  I was young and carefree and as far I was concerned, whatever I missed out on now, I could catch up with at a later date.  I was to learn that there are times when you only get one shot, and if it is wasted, you may never get a chance to get it back.

The Hope Dealer says:

Looks like Tracey got some good advice from her mum. I wonder if she listened? You can pay a high price for always being late. If you are interested in reading more about Tracey, see below.

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