Time Blocks | On What Made Elon the World’s Richest Person?
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I just went through the real-time billionaires list on Forbes, for a reason. 😊
I was surprised by Elon Musk’s standing at the pinnacle with a staggering net worth of $428.0 Billion.
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos who comes second on the list, is just around half of Elon’s net worth!
Third on the list is Mark Zuckerberg.
Elon Musk co-founded seven companies, including electric car maker Tesla, rocket producer SpaceX and artificial intelligence startup xAI.
Imagine yourself for a moment, being the richest person in your town or city.
Or imagine for a moment, being the richest person in your State.
Well, that in itself is something worthy of such huge attention, joy and celebration, ain’t it?
And now, just imagine being the richest person in all of the world!
What enabled Musk to attain this top slot, and maintain it consistently as well?
Well, Elon Musk attributes it to his time management practice.
Musk is quite well-known for his rigorous time management practices.
He calls it Time Blocking and the Five-Minute Rule.
To each of these time blocks, he assigns a specific task or activity, so that he can finish them with laser-focused attention!
This is also called The Pomodoro Technique - a time management method that helps you work more efficiently by breaking your workday into focused work periods and short breaks.
The Pomodoro Technique recommends a 25-minute Time Block!
It works based on the following structure –
Select a task to work on.
Set a timer for 25 minutes.
Work on the task without
distractions.
When the timer ends, take
a short break.
Repeat steps 1-4 three
more times.
Take a longer break and
start again.
So in essence, time blocking means, scheduling your day into time chunks or dedicated blocks of time, dedicated to specific tasks or activities.
Breaking down your daily routine into time blocks, and allocating each block to a specific task or responsibility, makes you to effectively capitalise on your time every day, says Musk.
This structured method of approaching time, makes him focus on his high-priority goals, and helps him to use his time judiciously, making him the world’s richest person.
He doesn’t have time to idle around, or be sloppy, indulging in mindless scrolling.
An article in today’s The New Indian Express, raised cause for serious concern, and hence this post.
Here goes the article, in today’s Chennai Edition of The New Indian Express –
FOURTEEN-year-old John (*name changed) from Bengaluru was increasingly getting addicted to online video games. The excessive screen time also resulted in him isolating from the world around him.
Even his parents struggled to manage him, as he grew more independent and secretive about his activities.
It became clear that his fixation on television and mobile phones was taking a toll on his education and overall well-being.
At school, his performance had significantly declined. Alongside his academic troubles, he exhibited emotional instability, frequently throwing tantrums and lashing out in anger. Alarmed by these sudden and troubling changes, six months back his parents sought help.
At Aster Hospital, Whitefield, the boy was diagnosed with brain rot – a cognitive and emotional deterioration caused by excessive screen time and lack of real-world interaction. This was not a neurological condition that could be diagnosed with a scan, but rather an addiction that required intervention.
The boy’s parents were counselled on how to regain some control over the situation. While engaging with him led to 30% improvement, there’s still a long way to go as the boy is yet to completely get rid of his habits.
Understanding brain rot
Dr Ravi Kumar CP, consultant, paediatric neurology at Aster Hospital, said brain rot is a state of mental stagnation caused by mindless and repetitive content which directly results in reduced critical thinking and focus.
This leads to a decline in cognitive function, attention span, creativity, and learning abilities—essentially, the brain’s deterioration from lack of stimulation or proper use. Doctors mention that for children under 12 years, even two hours of repetitive consumption of low-quality virtual content, especially on social media, can hinder creativity and cognitive growth.
Symptoms to watch for
Children affected by brain rot tend to exhibit symptoms such as restlessness, inattention, emotional outbursts, and a decline in academic performance, Dr Ravi said, adding that they also experience a loss of creativity and find it difficult to think clearly. Many of them also begin to lose basic social skills.
Why is this happening often
The root cause appears to be excessive screen time, which has become a primary source of distraction. In urban cities, this is worsened by the rise of nuclear families, increased emphasis on academic achievement, and living situations that limit social interaction—like apartments without extended families nearby.
This overload of dopamine negatively impacts learning, memory, mood, motivation, and overall mental well-being.
The instant gratification from online content can gradually cause individuals to abandon their daily routines, withdraw from in-person social interactions, and struggle with activities that require sustained mental effort.
Time Blocks then, are valuable strategies that can help us regain our laser-focus on our top goals and priorities, and release ourselves from the clutter that enslaves us.
Best wishes for your Tryst with your Time Blocks! 😊
Pic of Musk: GettyImages
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