How I Created Time Wealth: A Step-by-Step System That Works
Right…. Let’s talk about time wealth, something that doesn’t get nearly enough attention.
Most of us are obsessed with financial wealth, yeah?
Fair enough, because bills don’t pay themselves, the kids' demands for fancy sneakers never stop, and don’t even get me started on the cost of groceries these days.
But, there’s this thing that goes hand in hand with financial wealth: time wealth.
If you’ve never heard of it, allow me to introduce you to the golden ticket of living a life that doesn’t make you want to pull your hair out every Monday morning.
I’m talking about doing the things you love.
With the people you love. When you bloody feel like it.
Because let’s face it—if you’ve ever run a small business, especially if you're a parent (aka glorified taxi driver and part-time negotiator), you know the pressure cooker can be real.
Now, full disclosure: I didn’t come to this grand realisation because I had a life of rainbows and unicorns. No, mate, I grew up watching my parents absolutely burn themselves out.
They worked themselves into the ground trying to provide.
There was never enough time, never enough money, never enough of anything, and I knew two things growing up:
Money is bloody important.
Working until your life is basically one long blur of work, work, and more work isn’t the answer.
I wanted to balance it out, figure out how to make enough to thrive (not just survive) while also having time to enjoy life.
You know, like actual life—kids, travel, food, afternoon naps, whatever floats your boat.
So, here’s how I did it. A system that works, complete with real talk and maybe the occasional wake-up call.
Step 1: Figure Out How Much Money Is Enough
Let’s not sugarcoat it: You need to know how much is enough.
Not enough in the way society tells you—because, honestly, you don’t need a garage full of Teslas or a mansion with 14 rooms you’ll never use—but enough for you.
Enough so that you don’t have to stress about the bills.
Enough to take the kids on holiday once a year. Enough to say, "Hey, let’s go out for dinner tonight!" without breaking into a cold sweat.
You know what I mean.
But, listen closely: this doesn’t mean grinding your bones into dust for every last penny. It means working smarter, not harder.
What we’re chasing here is a sweet balance between income and lifestyle.
It’s not about earning millions; it’s about figuring out what number allows you to live comfortably and have time for yourself.
Because, and I cannot stress this enough: your time is your most precious asset. You can always make more money. You cannot, I repeat, CANNOT make more time.
Quick Story:
I know someone who, after two decades of killing himself at work, finally cracked the financial code.
But by the time he "made it," his kids had grown up, his health had tanked, and his relationships were in tatters.
That’s not wealth. That’s missing the point entirely. Don’t be that guy.
Step 2: Delegating—You’re Not Spending Money, You’re Buying Time
Let’s get something straight right here.
Delegating doesn’t mean you’re losing control.
It doesn’t mean you’re not capable. And it definitely doesn’t mean you’re "spending" money.
No, no, no.
Hiring freelancers, virtual assistants, or outsourcing parts of your work isn’t an expense—it’s an investment in your time wealth.
Every task you delegate is another minute (or hour, or day) that you’re buying back to do whatever the hell it is you’d rather be doing.
Whether that’s spending time with your kids, binging on Netflix, going for a surf, or travelling the world.
I mean, think about it: is it worth 50 bucks to offload that menial task you hate doing so you can actually relax on a Saturday?
Is it worth outsourcing your marketing so you can make it to your daughter’s soccer game without stressing about deadlines?
I’ll give you a clue: the answer is YES.
If you’ve got people who are better at certain things than you are (and there are always people better at something than you), then delegate.
Hire them. Let them do the stuff that drags you down so you can rise above and focus on what matters most.
Pro Tip: Make a list. I did this, and it changed my life.
Write down all the stuff you do every day and figure out what someone else can do.
Then start handing it over like Santa dropping presents on Christmas Eve.
Step 3: Systems Are Sexy (No, Really)
Ah, systems.
Not the sexiest word in the dictionary, I know.
But hear me out: systems are the backbone of time wealth.
When you’ve got a good system, things get done with minimal effort from you, and that’s when you really start buying back time.
For example, in my business, I’ve got systems for onboarding new clients, managing payments, and even for my daily to-do list.
It’s all automated, templated, or outsourced.
I’m not wasting my life on things that can be done in the background.
I’m not sitting there for hours figuring out why an invoice hasn’t been paid or trying to organise files like some kind of overworked librarian.
I’ve got systems doing the heavy lifting, and all I do is check in occasionally to make sure everything’s running smoothly.
Automation, delegation, and efficiency are my holy trinity.
Get yourself a good CRM system, some email templates, and a solid task management tool, and you’ll be shocked at how much time you’ll save.
Imagine a machine running your life while you’re at the beach. Yeah, it’s a thing.
Step 4: Embrace The Power of “No”
This is a hard one for most of us, especially if you’re a small business owner.
We think we have to say “yes” to everything—every client, every opportunity, every favour.
Newsflash: You don’t.
In fact, you shouldn’t.
Every time you say “yes” to something, you’re saying “no” to something else—usually your time.
So, be bloody picky.
Set boundaries like your time depends on it (because it does).
Not every client is worth your mental health, not every project is worth missing dinner with the family.
Here’s the truth: Saying “no” to the wrong things is one of the most powerful ways to create time wealth.
When you’re not bogged down with unnecessary work or people who suck the life out of you, you’ve got more time for the good stuff.
The stuff that matters.
Step 5: Time Wealth Is About Balance (And Naps Are Important)
Lastly, and this is the kicker: time wealth isn’t about filling every moment with productive stuff.
It’s about balance.
It’s about knowing when to work, when to rest, and when to binge-watch an entire season of something ridiculous without feeling guilty.
Because at the end of the day, time wealth is about freedom.
It’s about living. It’s about showing up for your life, not just your work.
Some days, that looks like nailing all your work goals by lunchtime and then spending the afternoon playing cricket in the backyard with your kids.
Other days, it looks like taking a random Tuesday off because you bloody well can.
And here’s the thing: naps are part of the system.
I kid you not.
Taking time to rest (whether it's a cheeky nap or just unplugging for an hour) is a power move.
When you’re recharged, you make better decisions, you’re more efficient, and life doesn’t feel like a constant uphill battle.
So, if you’re running yourself into the ground, consider this your permission slip to slow down.
Your time is worth more than your to-do list.
Wrapping It Up: Time Wealth Is Possible…If You Work For It
Time wealth isn’t some elusive dream only reserved for the super-rich or the super lucky.
It’s achievable, even for us mere mortals running businesses and raising kids.
But it takes a mindset shift, a willingness to set up systems, to delegate, to say no, and to define what “enough” looks like for you.
Sure, it takes effort, and yeah, sometimes it’s hard to say no when you’ve been trained to say yes.
But trust me—it’s worth it.
Because, when you’re sitting there with your feet up, drink in hand, watching the sunset with your kids by your side, knowing you’ve still got enough in the bank to keep the lights on, that’s when you’ll know.
You’ve cracked the code.
You’ve created time wealth.
