Redeeming the Time this Year

Why you must buy out each moment for all it's worth.

Some years ago I surprised my family by taking them to “Disney on Ice.” When I pre-purchased the tickets for $67.90, the salesperson told me to pick them up at the Will Call window. No problem, I thought.

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She then warned me that they offered no refunds or transfers. “Fine,” I said—and scribbled the date and time on my calendar.

As the date approached, I watched my daughters’ excitement reach a fever pitch. N...