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After over 50 years of long-term investing, we have learnt that time is the greatest gift of all.

We reflect on the gift of time and honour the commitment, conviction and courage displayed through ever-changing times.

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Watch the story of a jazzman’s unwavering commitment to his craft and how it all paid off in the long run, thanks to patience, perseverance, and the gift of time. Now showing on TV, cinema and online.

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Artt through the ages

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Photography
Explore some of the precious moments time affords us in our magazine and online executions.
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Time can buy you things money never could.
Time is the greatest gift of all. And we all want more time to spend on the things that are important to us. Whatever those things may be, the good news is that if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on the things you love. Speak to us to make the most of your time. Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
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Money isn't everything. Time is.
Time is the greatest gift of all. And we all want more time to spend on the things that are important to us. Whatever those things may be, the good news is that if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on the things you love. Speak to us to make the most of your time. Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
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Time is the greatest gift of all.
We all want more time to spend on the things that are important to us. Whatever those things may be, the good news is that if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on the things you love. Speak to us to make the most of your time. Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
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If it’s worth your time, it’s worth a lot.
Time is the greatest gift of all. And we all want more time to spend on the things that are important to us. Whatever those things may be, the good news is that if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on the things you love. Speak to us to make the most of your time. Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
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Inspirations
From billboards to banners and print excerpts, page through and explore some of the greatest lessons we’ve learnt about the value of time.
Times change. Time doesn’t.
Speak to us to make the most of your time.
Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
Money isn’t everything. Time is.
Speak to us to make the most of your time.
Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
Nobody ever asked for less time.
Speak to us to make the most of your time.
Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
Time. Make sure it’s on your side.
Speak to us to make the most of your time.
Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
Make new money old.
Speak to us to make the most of your time.
Call Allan Gray on 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser, or visit www.allangray.co.za.
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  • Times change. Time doesn’t.
  • Money isn’t everything. Time is.
  • Nobody ever asked for less time.
  • Time. Make sure it’s on your side.
  • Make new money old.
Audio
Listen to our radio ads, which offer valuable insights on why time is the greatest gift of all.
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Stories
Take some time to read long-form stories crafted in honour of the value of time.

Read this.
Then call your parents.

Plan a dinner together. Invite them over for coffee. If you live far apart, organise your next visit. Whatever you do, don’t put it off. But why the rush? Because in your lifetime, you have far less actual time with your parents and other loved ones than you might think. Not convinced? Let’s do the maths.

We’ll assume you live in the same city as your parents, you’re on good terms and enjoy spending time together. But the nature of modern life means we need to make the time to see them. So you see them every two weeks, for a few hours. That’s 26 times a year.

Now let’s assume they’re in their sixties, they live for another 10 years, and you keep this rhythm of seeing them. That’s 260 visits. Which, admittedly, is quite a few. But assuming those visits are for an average of three hours each, that equates to only 32.5 days together. 32.5 days over the next 10 years? Doesn’t sound like that much anymore, does it? And it will be even less if they live in a different city. Or worse, if you live in a different country.

We naturally underestimate how little time we have to do the things we want and to be with the people we love. Which goes to show that time really is the greatest gift of all.

The good news is, if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on what’s important to you. Like seeing your parents.

So, give them a call and make a time to meet up.

To make the most of your time, visit www.allangray.co.za, call 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser.

Short on time?
The ancient Greeks can help.

Trust the ancient Greeks to get philosophical about time. Forget multidimensional universes or adventures on the space-time continuum, theirs was a more fundamental understanding of time itself. And it could radically change the way you enjoy yours, today.

The Greeks had two words for time. “Khronos” referred to clock time. It’s linear. Time that can be measured in seconds, hours and days. From it we get words like “chronology” and “synchronous”. This is how we’re taught to understand time. We’re also taught to respect it, track it and save it where we can. If you’ve ever found yourself running out of time, what you’re thinking about is khronos.

The second word for time was “kairos”. If khronos is something you measure, kairos is something you feel. It’s less about the duration of something and more about the significance of it. It could be a brief moment with your loved ones or an extended season of excitement in your life that is forever etched in your memory. It’s about being open to opportunities that come your way and not always chasing the next deadline. If you’ve ever felt something as happening at the “right” time, you’re experiencing kairos.

The Greeks understood that it’s the kairos moments that make life worth it. But it takes a certain presence of mind to notice them and respond to them. The secret to enjoying more kairos moments is to have more time. And that’s where we can help. The good news is, if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on what’s important to you. Like enjoying the (kairos) moments that truly matter.

Because time really is the greatest gift of all.

To make the most of your time, visit www.allangray.co.za, call 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser.

If you think you’ll read this later,
you suffer from a common affliction.

We’ve all done it. Put off doing something until later, “when we have time”. Like reading that book, calling that friend, taking up that hobby, or going on that holiday. With so many demands on our time, we simply can’t get to everything we’d like to. So our futures become a dumping ground for the goals, dreams and plans we’re too busy to get to now. But here’s the rub: If you think you’ll have more time in the future, think again. You won’t.

This tendency to think you’ll have more time in the future is an affliction most people suffer from. Or, at least, most people eventually suffer because of it. We focus on the present moment and the immediate needs around us, putting off other tasks and desires. However, the future often arrives with the same time limitations we experience in the present. And so the cycle continues. Think about your own life for a moment. How many things have you put off doing that remain undone?

The only way you will have more time in the future is to secure it now. The good news is, if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on what’s important to you. Like reading that book. Calling that friend. Taking up that hobby. Or going on that holiday. So don’t put off investing any longer. Start today.

Because time really is the greatest gift of all.

To make the most of your time, visit www.allangray.co.za, call 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser.

Is it worth your time
to read this?

It may sound like an odd question. But it’s one that the most successful entrepreneurs in the world know the answer to – exactly what their time is actually worth. Think about it. How often have you heard the saying “time is money”? But just how much money?

You may be wondering why knowing the value of your time is important. For starters, it can help you spend more time on the things that are most important to you. It can also make you more productive, more satisfied and, like some entrepreneurs, more successful. And we all know that, often, with more success comes more money.

But just how do you go about working out what your time is worth? It’s actually quite simple.

First, work out how much time in a month you spend to earn money. But not just time actually working. Are you commuting? Add it on. Answering work emails at home? Add that on too. Add on anything that’s related to work. Then calculate your total after-tax income per month. Now divide your total earnings by the hours you spend to earn it.

And that’s it. That is your time’s value.

Of course, not everything in life has a monetary value. Attending your kid’s soccer game may not contribute to your financial bottom line, but that’s no reason to skip it. But knowing what your time is worth is invaluable.

The good news is, if you invest early, time gives you money. And then, money gives you more time to spend on what’s important to you. That’s why time really is the greatest gift of all.

And now that you know your number, we hope it was worth your time reading this.

To make the most of your time, visit www.allangray.co.za, call 0860 000 654, or your financial adviser.
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