The quote from Mitch Albom’s "The Time Keeper" highlights the futility of human efforts to measure and enhance efficiency in life. Despite the constant pursuit of productivity, individuals often find that such endeavors leave them feeling unsatisfied and craving even more. This hunger for achievement can overshadow what truly matters: living in the moment.

Albom suggests that the desire to control and own time is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. However, the reality is that time is elusive and cannot be possessed. When people are focused on quantifying their lives through schedules and tasks, they risk missing the essence of existence itself — the experience of living fully in the present.