compound time

noun

, Music.

1. metrical time beaten so that three beats are counted as one; time in which each beat is divisible by three.

compound time

noun

1. See compound 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of compound time¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

The gigue, in compound time, whirls chaotically.

From New York Times

This lifestyle may not happen for you overnight, but in order to leverage compound time, you first need to believe that a lifestyle where you work less but accomplish more is possible and beneficial; that a lifestyle where you ruthlessly focus on your strengths and passions is not only feasible, but necessary.

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To get started, follow the 5-hour rule: for an hour a day, invest in compound time: take that nap, enjoy that walk, read that book, have that conversation.

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I call this compound time because, like compound interest, a small investment now yields surprisingly large returns over time.

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To build your own intellectual capital, here are six compound time activities that you can start incorporating into your life immediately:

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