In Line or On Time? Reclaiming Hours for Profit and Peace


We’ve all been there. Standing in a line—at the bank, the licensing office, the courier, the supermarket, or some government department—watching the clock tick away. You check your phone, scroll for a bit, maybe strike up a conversation with the person next to you. But deep down, there’s a frustration bubbling inside: I could be doing something way more productive with this time.



Let’s face it—waiting in line has become one of the most silent time-wasters of our era.




The Cost of a Queue



Time is money. We say it often, but do we live like we believe it?


If you make $50 per hour, then spending 2 hours in a line technically costs you $100 in lost productivity. Multiply that by a few errands a week, and you’re throwing away hundreds—if not thousands—per month in potential value.


That’s time you could’ve spent:


  • Closing a deal
  • Prospecting a new client
  • Finishing a project
  • Resting to recharge
  • Spending time with family
  • Or even just thinking strategically



And let’s not even talk about the mental toll of standing in a hot room or waiting behind someone digging through a handbag looking for a document they should have prepared in advance. It’s exhausting, uninspiring, and frankly beneath the potential of most entrepreneurs and professionals.





Think Like a CEO, Not a Messenger



One of the major mindset shifts that separates those who build wealth from those who just work hard is understanding leverage. Smart people don’t do everything themselves—they delegate, automate, or outsource.


Would Jeff Bezos wait in line to renew a driver’s license?

Would Oprah be seen standing outside a bank for a teller?


Of course not. Because their time is too valuable.


What’s stopping you from doing the same?





The Rise of the “Line Proxy” Economy



In cities like New York, London, and even parts of the Caribbean, there’s an emerging economy around this exact pain point: people are paying others to wait in line for them. Whether it’s collecting a package, renewing a license, or applying for a permit, someone else handles the time-waste while you stay focused on the real work.


You don’t have to be rich to do this—you just have to be wise.


Would you pay someone $25 to stand in line for 2 hours if it gives you time to make $250? That’s a 10X return on time.





Turn the Pain into Opportunity



This also opens up a smart business opportunity: If you’re looking to make extra money, offer this service to others. Errand runners, personal assistants, and line proxies are in growing demand—especially for busy professionals, elderly citizens, and expats unfamiliar with local systems.


Whether you’re the one outsourcing or the one being hired, there’s profit in solving this everyday inconvenience.





Final Thought



Time is the only resource you can’t get back. So the next time you find yourself about to “just run a quick errand,” ask yourself:


  • Could someone else do this for me?
  • What could I be doing instead?
  • Is standing in this line helping me build wealth, peace, or purpose?
  • Lastly this will help to stimulate the economy by paying someone to do a job they didn’t have before. More cash flow will circulate from the top down and from the bottom up!(I know many won’t understand this)



Because in the game of life and business, every minute counts.




Your next move?

Start valuing your time like a millionaire—even before the millions come.

Hire smart. Move wisely. And keep your energy focused on things that grow, not things that slow.


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