Time is life’s most valuable resource—yet so many of us waste it. In this episode of the Barakah Blueprint Podcast, Ibrahim Shareef unpacks why scheduling your time is essential and shares a 4-step framework to set goals, break them down, and respect your calendar like a contract.

Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or professional, this episode will inspire you to stop procrastinating and start managing your life with clarity, consistency, and barakah.

Timeline:

00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Purpose

01:23 - Community Shoutouts and Resources

02:10 - The Importance of Clarity in Goal Setting

03:47 - Scheduling Time and Avoiding Procrastination

05:48 - Four-Step Framework for Time Management

06:24 - Personal Experience with Daily Journaling and Goal Setting

07:37 - Step 1: Set Clear and Timely Goals

07:45 - Step 2: Break Goals into Actionable Tasks

07:52 - Example of Breaking Down Tasks: Website Project

09:32 - Step 3: Schedule Tasks or Time Blocks

11:02 - Summary of the Four Steps and Emphasis on Respecting Time

11:30 - Analogies on Scheduling and Respecting Time

12:41 - Analogy of Respecting Time Like Respecting Others

13:37 - Why We Fail to Respect Our Own Time

14:21 - Comparing Time to Money and Its Value

15:51 - Final Reminder: Use Time Wisely According to Islamic Teachings

18:06 - Honoring Your Time Like a Personal Contract

18:44 - Closing Remarks and Calls to Action