CASE FILE: Time Management

Subject: Aileen Wuornos Known for: Interstate highway vigilante justice Estimated victims: 7 Operational period: 1989–1990

Time management isn’t about the watch on your wrist; it’s about maintaining absolute control over your own vehicle. Too often in life, we let demanding individuals climb into our passenger seat, naively believing we can negotiate a mutually beneficial destination. But some people aren’t looking to pay their fare; they are looking to hijack your schedule, drain your resources, and run you off the road.

When a passenger becomes a liability, you cannot afford to hesitate. You must pull over immediately. The longer you drive with dead weight in your vehicle, the more fuel you burn, and the higher the risk of getting stuck in a bottleneck. A swift, decisive termination of the arrangement is the only way to keep your day on track. It pays to be prepared for these interruptions. Always keep your essential tools within arm’s reach—ideally in the glove compartment—so you can resolve the issue cleanly and quietly without scrambling.

In my line of work, I learned that the moment an encounter turns sour, that is your cue to act. Do not wait for the next exit. If someone is threatening your progress, cut them off permanently. Once the transaction is concluded, the cleanup must be absolute. Efficiency in the aftermath is what separates the professionals from those who get bogged down in the mud. Do not linger at the scene of a completed task. Wipe down your dashboard, leave the baggage deep in the brush where it won’t be easily found, and get back on the interstate.

The road of life is long, and the daylight is incredibly short. If you don’t actively manage who gets to ride with you, you’ll find yourself stranded on the shoulder, waiting for someone else to dictate your final stop. Drive defensively, keep a close eye on your rearview mirror, and never hesitate to drop a passenger who is no longer serving your journey.

File closed. Results pending.