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This reads as a warning that time is the rival no one can pause, only manage. It can be taken to mean that life demands urgency, because every delay eats into what remains, and that awareness should sharpen choices rather than paralyze them. It lands when someone is postponing important work, or realizing that wasted time is also a form of loss.
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About Sunday Adelaja
Sunday Adelaja is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and author. She co-founded a tech company focused on financial inclusion for underserved communities and writes about leadership, innovation, and purpose-driven work. Her insights blend practical business strategy with a human-centered approach.
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