The story of a moment. The lesson of a lifetime.

A BOOK BY JIMMY BITZAS A STORY ABOUT THE MOMENTS THAT CHANGE US

One moment can
change everything.

Time is fragile. We think we have more of it than we do. Time: The Ticking Time Bomb is an emotional self-help book based on true events—about love, regret, choices, second chances, and how one moment can ripple through years.

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03 / THE AUTHOR

The man behind the message.

Portrait of author Jimmy Bitzas
Jimmy Bitzas

A life of choices, second chances and lessons worth sharing.

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The butterfly effect
is personal.

What if the smallest moment in your past quietly changed every chapter that came after it?

One conversation. One rejection. One betrayal. One missed chance. At the time, it may feel like a single event. Years later, you realize it shaped marriages, children, families, careers, and futures.

“Later” is a dangerous word.
Time keeps moving whether we are ready or not.

Through John's emotional true-story journey and the lessons that follow, Jimmy asks you to look honestly at your own life—and the choices you may have been postponing for far too long.

One moment changes everythingChoices ripple into other livesLove, timing & regretHope while there's still time
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Every life has its turning points. This is a story about what happens after them.

Somewhere in your life,
a clock is already ticking.

YOU MAY STILL HAVE TIME TO CHANGE EVERYTHING. BUT NOT FOREVER.
Jimmy Bitzas, author of Time: The Ticking Time Bomb

Meet Jimmy Bitzas.

Some stories are written to entertain. Others are written because someone needs to hear them before it's too late.

Time: The Ticking Time Bomb grew from a realization Jimmy came to understand with age: we live as though time is guaranteed, until one moment changes the direction of everything.

He writes with the honesty of someone looking back—not because he made every choice correctly, but because the years have taught him what matters. His message is for anyone waiting for the perfect time to change a life, say what needs to be said, or take a chance on something that matters.

The past cannot be rewritten.
What you do next is still yours to choose.

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Is this book based on a true story?

Yes. It is based on true events, with protected characters and storytelling choices to preserve privacy while keeping the emotional truth and life lessons at its center.

What kind of book is it?

It is a self-help book wrapped inside an emotional true-story narrative. The story explores time, love, regret, the butterfly effect, and how one choice can change everything that follows.

Where can I buy the book?

Amazon is the main bookstore. Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and other print retailers also list the book. Choose Books2Read to explore eBook stores. The personalized signed paperback is the only edition sold directly through Square.

How can I buy a signed copy?

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Where can I listen to the audiobook?

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What is the message of TIME?

We waste time because we believe we have more than we do. One moment can change everything. There is still hope while there is still time—but no one has forever.

Don't wait for one day.

One moment can change everything. Maybe this is yours.

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