"Either you run the day or the day runs you."?

Question:A monk asked Chao-chou, "How should I use the twenty-four hours?"
Chao-chou said, "You are used by the twenty-four hours. I use the twenty-four hours."

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: A monk asked Chao-chou, "How should I use the twenty-four hours?"
Chao-chou said, "You are used by the twenty-four hours. I use the twenty-four hours."

It is your choice either manipulate time or let it manipulate you. One will bring you success and in one you will surely perish.

Sometimes you are the hammer, sometimes the nail.

indeed, force yourself to do things or others will force you to do things

i make sure my day runs for me, especially if ive an important agenda to get through any other days they can run their legs off.