Finding Prosperity in Time

1. The Richest Resource We Overlook: Our Time

Kids from all over the world stood up and asked Warren for advice—not about money, but about life. His answer?

“Everybody here is living in the luckiest period — enjoy your luck.”

That line stayed with me.

If you’re in your 20s, you probably have around 2 billion seconds left in your life.
In your 50s? Still about a billion. That makes you a Time Billionaire. _{(Credit to Graham Duncan for coining the phrase, and to Sahil Bloom for spreading it widely.)}

2. Seeing Time, Visually

Over the holidays, my friend Sandy showed me the Weeks of Life tool. It lays out your life as a grid—one box for each week, row by row. All you need to do, is enter your birthdate on the top of the page:

It’s confronting. And beautiful. Seeing it made me pause:

Of the billions of seconds, I have...How many am I spending in alignment with what’s true to me?

3. The Real Flex? Using Time Well

Warren Buffett didn’t become the household name we know today until he was well into his 70s. His wisdom took decades to develop.

The real flex isn’t just having time. It’s using it with intention. Across ancient traditions, there's a deep respect for timing—not just the clock, but opportune moments:

• The Greeks called it Kairos

• Hindus search for the right Muhurta

• Taoism teaches us to act in harmony with nature’s rhythms

The more time you have, the more likely you are to witness those moments—and seize them.

4. Time Horizon…A Key Financial Principle

In financial planning, time horizon is fundamental. The longer the horizon, the more compounding can do its magic.

Because time softens volatility.
It transforms small steps into big outcomes.
And it gives you room to recover—even after setbacks.