I agree very much with the sentiment, however, I would actually expand on your point, and suggest that it is experience, as well as that time, that is the true measure of our wealth. Sure, it's great if have all the time we want at our disposal, but if we are staring into the abyss with nothing to fill it with, it can be just as soul sapping as being stuck in a never ending cycle of routine in order to make ends meet.
The way in which we make use of time in order to provide fulfilment is entirely dependent on our vision, motivation and worthiness around putting it action.
We need the goals, the need drive, but most importantly, we need to feel that we are deserving the of the life that we envisage for ourselves.
Good post, simple yet thought provoking.