While live streaming today St. Lamont shared a couple of things; 1) he made 3 cents today on TikTok and his goal is to raise $3000 by October 1st so that he can get his new album out – Broken Life Style, and, 2) he mentioned that Adidas is as a brand he would like to collaborate with down the road…
The Value of Time; The Importance of Never Taking Time for Granted
“It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it.” — Seneca
Time is often called the “great equalizer” because, regardless of wealth or status, everyone is granted the same 24 hours in a day. Unlike money, which can be lost and earned back, time is a non-renewable resource—once a second passes, it is gone forever.
Understanding the true value of time is the first step toward living with intention rather than by default.
Why Time is Our Most Precious Asset
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It defines your legacy: Your life is not built of titles or possessions, but of how you spent your minutes. Every choice of where to direct your attention is a brick in the foundation of who you are.
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It cannot be “saved”: You cannot put extra hours into an interest-bearing account to use later. Time comes at you whether you use it or not; if you don’t spend it, it evaporates.
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It is the currency of meaning: While money buys freedom, time is the currency of achievement and connection. Deep relationships and mastery of skills cannot be bought; they must be “paid for” with time.
How to Stop Taking Time for Granted
Taking time for granted usually stems from the “illusion of infinite time”—the feeling that we have “all the time in the world” until a crisis or old age proves otherwise.
1. Shift from Autopilot to Awareness
Most of us live in “cold space,” rushing through routines without noticing our surroundings. To counteract this, practice micro-mindfulness:
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The “One Additional Hour” Exercise: Ask yourself what you would do if you were gifted one extra hour today. If that activity (reading, playing with kids, walking) is what you truly want, find a way to audit your current 24 hours to fit it in now.
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Break Familiarity: Time feels like it’s “speeding up” as we age because our routines become too familiar. Slow it down by introducing small novelties: take a different route home or sit in a different chair.
2. Value Your Time So Others Will Too
People will generally value your time exactly as much as you do. If you allow your day to be hijacked by unproductive meetings or “energy vampires,” you are signaling that your time has low value.
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Set “No” Boundaries: Protect your time like it’s your last $1,000.
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Audit Your Circles: Spend 80% of your time with the people who provide 80% of your fulfillment.
3. Practice “Death Awareness”
This sounds morbid, but philosophers like Seneca argued that we should live as if time is running out—because it is.
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The “Last Month” Perspective: If you had only one month to live, what would you stop doing immediately? This clarity helps you eliminate “time-suck” activities that don’t align with your soul.
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Live Streaming by St. Lamont 2-23-26
St Lamont’s focus is on talking people off the edge… in other words, you need to take care of your mental health… when you get down and foggy, reel yourself in; talk to someone, meditate, or exercise…
Live Streaming by St Lamont 2/16/26
St. Lamont just wanted to let all of our viewers know how much we appreciate you and the fact that you show up and like my Streaming. Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day and a Happy Presidents Day.
St. Lamont Live Streaming 2/9/26
St. Lamont’s beanie has been banned by TikTok! He’s happy about that because when a product is banned, the demand for that product goes up. The lesson learned is that we need to keep pushing forward, and not to let a life’s glitches slow us down.
Live Streaming 2/02/26 by St. Lamont
We are working on marketing the St. Lamont brand, so watch for at branded beanie hat coming soon. Take care of yourself and see you next week!
What is a Visionary Roadmap?
A visionary roadmap is a high-level strategic document that bridges the gap between a bold, long-term aspiration and the tactical steps required to achieve it. Unlike traditional roadmaps, which often function as rigid project schedules or feature checklists, a visionary roadmap focuses on the “why” and the “outcomes” rather than just the “what” and the “when.”
Core Definition and Purpose
At its heart, a visionary roadmap acts as a North Star for an organization. It translates a company’s strategic vision—an inspiring image of a future state—into a navigable path. Its primary purpose is to maintain alignment across diverse teams, ensuring that daily execution consistently “moves the needle” toward a meaningful destination rather than getting lost in the weeds of incremental updates.
While a tactical roadmap might list specific software bugs to fix or small features to ship, a visionary roadmap outlines strategic initiatives and the major problems a company intends to solve over a multi-year horizon.
Key Components of a Visionary Roadmap
To be effective, this type of roadmap must integrate several layers of strategic thinking:
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The Vision: This is the ultimate goal. It should be aspirational and easy to communicate, such as “Becoming the leading platform for sustainable tech.”
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The Strategy: This defines the overarching approach to achieving the vision. It involves making choices about which markets to enter, which technologies to prioritize, and how to differentiate from competitors.
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Strategic Themes: Instead of features, visionary roadmaps are often organized around “themes” or “pillars.” These represent high-level areas of focus, such as “User Growth,” “System Scalability,” or “Market Expansion.”
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Milestones and Outcomes: Rather than hard deadlines, visionary roadmaps use milestones to mark the achievement of specific outcomes. For example, instead of saying “Release Version 2.0 on June 1st,” a visionary milestone might be “Achieve 99.9% platform reliability to support enterprise clients.”
Visionary vs. Traditional Roadmaps
The distinction between visionary and traditional roadmaps is fundamental to how an organization operates:
| Feature | Traditional Roadmap | Visionary Roadmap |
| Focus | Output (Features, fixes, tasks) | Outcome (Goals, impact, value) |
| Flexibility | Rigid; changes are seen as delays | Adaptive; tactics change to meet the goal |
| Time Horizon | Short-term (Weeks to months) | Long-term (1–5 years) |
| Audience | Development teams and project managers | Executives, investors, and the whole company |
| Storytelling | A list of “to-dos” | A narrative of growth and transformation |
Why It Matters for Organizations
A visionary roadmap provides several critical benefits that drive long-term success:
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Stakeholder Buy-In: It is a powerful communication tool for securing investment or executive support. It shows that the leadership has a clear, well-thought-out plan for the future.
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Empowerment and Autonomy: When teams understand the vision and the strategic themes, they are empowered to make their own tactical decisions. They don’t need to be told exactly what to build; they understand the problem they are trying to solve.
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Prioritization: In a world of limited resources, a visionary roadmap provides the criteria for saying “no.” If a proposed project doesn’t align with the strategic pillars of the roadmap, it is deprioritized in favor of work that does.
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Inspiration: It gives employees a sense of purpose and direction. Knowing that your daily work contributes to a transformative future goal is a significant driver of morale and retention.
Creating the Roadmap
Building a visionary roadmap starts with deep reflection on the market and the organization’s strengths. It requires leaders to look past the current fiscal quarter and imagine where the industry is heading. It is a living document that should be revisited regularly to ensure it still reflects the reality of the market while keeping the ultimate destination in sight.
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Live Streaming 1/12/26 by St. Lamont
Live Streaming January 14, 2026… St. Lamont talking about branding moving forward, says he cannot wait to get the products out there. He appreciates the Visionaries AND the haters. St. Lamont is moving forward!
Live Streaming 1/5/26
St. Lamont wants to recommend Charles Barkley CB4 shoes to all of you… The Nike Air CB4 (and CB4 II) was Charles Barkley’s signature shoe when he played for the Houston Rockets, featuring a full-grain leather upper, asymmetrical lacing, and a heel-based Max Air unit for impact protection, offering a lower, less bulky design compared to earlier models but still with an edgy ’90s look and an inner sleeve for a snug fit.
Live Streaming, 12/29/25
Recently St. Lamont had 171 views during a live streaming, which goes to show that the St. Lamont brand is a growing (and changing) brand. St. Lamont, the brand will be growing and changing next year to meet our audience demands, and the brand will most likely be moving in a slightly different direction, life is always changing… ‘Moving On Up’ like George Jefferson!