Myles Munroe once said, “The most common gift that God ever gave any human is TIME.” We all come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, but one thing we all have in common is time. What we are and what we become depends on how we use our time.
This always comes to mind when the new year arrives. We often see it as a fresh start—leaving certain things behind and setting new goals for the year ahead. Some of us make vision boards and craft New Year’s resolutions. These practices can be helpful, but here’s the thing: we can’t control the passage of time. What we can control is how we structure and experience it. You don’t need to follow the Gregorian calendar to take action.
Your dreams and purpose aren’t bound by a calendar. Just because it’s a new year doesn’t mean you’ll automatically have the energy, mindset, or drive to achieve those goals. In fact, you might not have new goals at all. Real change takes deliberate effort, and while the start of a new year might give some people the boost they need, eventually you want to reach a point where no calendar controls when you take action.
One of my favorite quotes is, “The future of the future is the present.” Whether it’s January 1st or July 32nd, when you decide what your future should look like, start working toward it right then and there. You don’t need to wait for a special date on the calendar.
That’s the magic of time: it can’t be stopped, but it can be controlled. Take full control of your time and your life.
So, as we enter this new year, remember: time is in your hands. Make 2025 a year that feels like five years of growth.
Happy New Year!
FLY, BLACK BOY 