The balance time i’m left with..

I want to share something that completely changed how I see my days.

A question hit me out of nowhere recently: What if we treated time the same way we treat money?

What if instead of checking our bank balance, we checked our time balance? Would we spend it differently?

This thought wouldn't leave me alone, so I decided to run an experiment.

I started tracking my time in 30-minute blocks. Every single one. I've been doing this for about a week now, and honestly, it's been one of the most uncomfortable yet eye-opening things I've ever done.

The first day felt like being exposed under a spotlight.

I was spending two hours on things that didn't matter at all:

The worst part? I had no idea I was doing it until I wrote it down.

But something interesting happened. Every time I logged a wasted 30 minutes, I felt it. Not in a destructive, guilt-ridden way—but in a way that made me want to fix the next block.

It created an internal competition with myself.

I didn't want to write down another wasted block, so I'd push myself to be productive in the next one. Suddenly, I felt like I was on a streak. And I didn't want to break it.

That momentum gave me energy. One productive block led to another. Then another.

Just like you track your expenses, start tracking where your time goes.

Keep it simple:

Ask yourself three questions:

You don't need a perfect system. You just need some way to see how you're investing your most valuable resource.

Last month, I met with a million-dollar founder who gave me advice I couldn't ignore.

He said: "You should be investing in startups every year."

So I made a decision. I'm becoming an angel investor.

I've been connecting with several entrepreneurs lately, evaluating opportunities, and planning my first investment. I'm taking this seriously—doing my research, asking hard questions, and looking for founders who are solving real problems.

Why am I sharing this?

Because growth happens when you act on advice instead of just collecting it. This is me putting skin in the game, learning by doing, and stepping into a new role that both excites and challenges me.

I'll keep you updated on where I invest and why. This journey is as much about learning as it is about returns.

Last week, something incredible happened: I hit 200,000+ followers on LinkedIn.

This milestone means more to me than just a number. It represents thousands of conversations, shared stories, and a community that shows up and engages authentically.

Every reply, every comment, every message I read them all.

This is your community too. Your support, feedback, and engagement have made this possible.

So here's what I want to know: Hit reply and tell me what resonated with you most in this newsletter?

Let's keep this conversation going.

Agnel John D

P.S. Remember: Your time balance matters more than your bank balance. Start tracking it today.