About this quote

Don't waste it on people who only show up when it suits them. Treat time as your scarce resource: protect it from conditional ties that drain energy and momentum. Choose relationships that stand through hardship and reward honesty and presence.

When to use it

• Stop chasing someone who only contacts you when they need something; spend weekends with friends who support you without strings.
• If a colleague praises you only for wins and disappears during setbacks, stop prioritizing them and invest in teammates who stay when things get tough.
• Set a boundary: reduce time for people who constantly cancel or criticize, and redirect that time to family or friends who show up.
• When deciding how to spend free time, favor people who accept your flaws and help you grow over those who value you conditionally.