Mitch Albom reflects on the concept of timekeeping and its overwhelming presence in human life. Unlike animals, which live instinctively and without concern for time, humans are bound by schedules and calendars. We constantly check clocks and plan our days, establishing a structure around the flow of time, which significantly influences our lives and priorities.

This fixation on time creates a unique anxiety that humans experience—the fear of time running out. While other creatures experience life without the weight of time awareness, humans alone grapple with the limitations and pressures imposed by time. This existential worry sets us apart, highlighting a fundamental aspect of the human condition as we are constantly in pursuit of moments, often feeling the urgency of life's fleeting nature.