Time Is Money, Right? Think Again.

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Happy Sunday!

If you’re reading this, I hope you’ve found a moment to relax and reflect this weekend. Grab your favorite drink, settle into your favorite spot, and let’s talk about something that shifted my entire perspective on work and wealth: the idea that time is money.

Before we get to that, here’s a few treats:

• In this week’s Pay or Quit Podcast, our guest, Halsey Schider, discusses what it took to start a breakout market-disrupting business in the helicopter sales niche, where BIG money and BIG transactions are the name of the game. Listen here or click the thumbnail below!

• If you’re a big fan of learning on YouTube, like I am, check out my channel @ShawnAustinJohnson 

• On Tuesday, December 17th, on my YouTube Channel, I’m hosting a live webinar called Turn Your Property Management Business into a Wealth-Building Machine, a how-to transformation of building a multimillion-dollar lifestyle. Register here!

Time is money?

For most of us, this saying feels like a universal truth. But here’s the problem—when you equate time with money, you end up trading your most valuable resource for cash instead of creating lasting wealth. The truth is, your time is priceless, and there’s a smarter way to approach it. Until you recognize that time is infinitely more valuable than money, it’s easy to fall into the trap of working hours for dollars. Let’s face it: You can always make more money, but you only have so much time. Let’s dive into how you can stop trading your time for money and start building a life of freedom and abundance.

1. Buying Back Your Time: A Game-Changer

The first step in breaking free from the time-for-money mindset is realizing that not all tasks need to be done by you. When you delegate or outsource repetitive, time-consuming tasks, you free up headspace and hours to focus on what truly moves the needle in your business and life.

What Can You Outsource?

• Hire someone to mow your lawn or clean your pool.

• Use a meal delivery service or hire a personal chef to handle meals.

• Hire a driver for your regular or long commutes to turn that time into productivity or brainstorming sessions.

Why It Matters:
All the time you buy back is time you can leverage for growth, creativity, and planning. Imagine using those hours to develop your next product, strategize your next move, or simply recharge your energy.

Example: Instead of spending two hours mowing the lawn, you could use that time to close a deal, record a podcast, or create content that reaches thousands of people.

2. Hire a Virtual Assistant (VA)

A virtual assistant isn’t just a productivity hack—it’s a transformative way to stop trading time for money. VAs can handle tasks like scheduling, email management, customer service, and more, allowing you to focus on high-value activities.

Why You Should Consider It:

• Cost-Effective: A VA can cost significantly less than hiring a full-time employee.

• Scalability: Delegating routine tasks to a VA can help you scale your business faster.

• Freedom: Focus on your zone of genius—whether that’s creating, selling, or strategizing—and let your VA handle the rest.

Tip: Start small. Delegate one or two tasks to a VA, and as you see the impact, gradually hand off more.