Get Rice: Ronnie O'Brien Rice, Ph.D., Lawyer

“We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” ~ Nelson Mandela To become more success in any area of life there are three aspects of time that one should consider:  (1) be on time, (2) begin early and (3) manage time wisely. Be on time A golden rule of being on time is usually disregarded for various reasons; however, being on time reflects positively on the person and lets others know that you mean business. Regardless of the event e.g. a church meeting, child’s sports game or meeting with a CEO of a Fortune 500 company, we should all be on time. If other people are on time for a meeting, you must decide to be on time as well. This speaks to one’s character because it shows that regardless of the event and the person being met, other people’s times are just as valuable as your own.  Also, it makes a great statement about you as a person. Get started early in the day Waking up earlier than n...

One big step into being successful in any field is taking a break from all of life’s distractions e.g. family, work, finances, school, etc. Often times, many think being constantly engaged is the way to be successful. This is far from the truth. Simply being busy only means ‘being busy.’ There should be a point in which one can think, plan and act strategically about their next major moves in their life. We all know individuals who are constantly busy, but never seem to progress to the next level. This is because there is little to no thought put into life steps in the months and years to come. One way to think of strategic planning is to set goals; plan for the steps in between one’s current status and those goals; and act out those plans. Even though plans never go as ‘planned’, it is important to revisit the strategic thinking and planning stages every month to three months to ensure adjustment with life changes. Overall, it is very important to ge...