Your time is precious and it belongs to you. Guard it with your life, because it is your life. Understand your priorities and say no to anything that does not align to them. When it is time to work, do your work. Meetings aren’t work. Avoid them if possible. If you don’t need to be in a meeting, decline it. If you’re running a meeting, keep it as short as possible. When it is not time to work, go home, and be with your family. This is what is most precious. No one on their death bed wishes they could have more time to work and make money.