This is a beautifully written piece that shifts the entire framework of how we talk about time, especially in the context of professional life.

​The core argument, that "Time isn't just time. It's a piece of someone's life," and that wasting a patient's time (or anyone's time) is fundamentally stealing from their existence, is incredibly profound and necessary.

​I especially appreciated your focus on the clinical setting: the idea that delays and inefficiency are not just logistical failures, but ethical ones. As you highlight, when someone is sick or vulnerable, the small measure of time they have should be treated as their most sacred resource.

​It's a powerful call to action for every professional, not just those in medicine, to view efficiency and respect for others' time as a core part of their mission. Thank you for this important perspective!