This is what determines whether or not most people will become successful in life

This is what determines whether or not most people will become successful in lifeThis is what determines whether or not most people will become successful in lifeUnsuccessful peoples favorite phrase is, I dont have time.There are other ones too I dont have the resources. I dont have the support. I dont have the network. I dont have a good relationship with my family. Im emotionally drained. Im depressed. Im too nervous. Im not a people person. Its not that easy. And all the rest.But the truth is, all excuses come back to one grand excuse, and thats the beloved concept of time.And we all have the time.If you have the time to browse Instagram while youre sitting on the toiletIf you have the time to take 20-minute showers in the morningIf you have the time to call your friend to talk about what Kim Kardashian did todayIf you have the time to watch your favorite Netflix showIf you have the time to spend an hour and a half cooking yourself a nice dinnerIf you have the time to take care of your friends dogIf you have the time to deep scrub your bathroom floorIf you have the time to read the entire Twilight seriestwiceIf you have the time to take an afternoon napIf you have the time to do any of the above, then you have the time (more than enough time) to follow your dreams, do what you love, and become really really successful.The only problem is time is exceedingly easy to waste.Never before, in the entire history of the human race, has it been easier to waste time. In fact, our entire digital culture encourages each and every one of us to remain connected, busy, and distracted from our own emotional wants and needs.So, what is the 1 factor that separates those who become successful compared to those who dont?Successful people are aware of their time.They invest it.They protect it.They reflect on it.They spend it sparingly.And as more and more technology begins to infiltrate our lives- more platforms, more messages, more expectations- it will become exponentially ea sier to scroll, swipe, and forget altogether what we were even hoping to accomplish by using technology in the first place.Unsuccessful people, while scrolling through Instagram, say, I dont have time.Successful people do what they have to (want to, need to) get done, DONE.This article originally appeared on Quora.com.