Second Cup: On a scale of 1 to 10
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Episodes
Before Breakfast
In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
Episodes
Honor others' time
Plan wisely so other people can be efficient See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It might rain
Figure out back-up plans for fun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you do nothing else
One upside of daily habits that are truly daily See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The case for pitching
Spend a little time on speculative work you want to do See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You could just do it now
There is never a perfect time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Work in your parked car
How to ensure a little bit of quiet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Be a person who does fun stuff
Change the story you tell about yourself See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alarms aren't just for waking
How to focus more and make transitions easier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan in half a dozen little pleasures
Little moments of joy can change your perspective on life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Praise it while it lasts
Notice good work to give it momentum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Everyone's a volunteer
Anyone you want to work with should want to be there See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Save the sprint for the end
Discipline is at least partly about restraint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Update your planning methods
Why some people love the Pomodoro Technique See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Stay in touch
People from your past can make things happen in the future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let 'Best of' lists guide you
Take advantage of expert research See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For not to
How to be truly welcoming See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrate your bucket list wins
Some of your memories may be other people's goals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Something active, something creative
A formula for creating a balanced life See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't go for the least common denominator
Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: The wisdom of the 20-mile march
Challenging, sustainable progress is the key to great results See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Don't wait to apologize
Making amends fast can save a relationship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't waste your life on your phone
Mindless minutes still matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Productivity doesn't always look productive
You don't have to always look busy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1000 gestures
A little bit of thoughtfulness adds up See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Express Services Presents: Now’s The Time
Economist, author and baseball fan Michael Walden gives us a macro look at an economy that has bounced back surprisingly well post-covid, and offers a generally favorable outlook about what is coming down the pike. Amazon Author Page . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Wait a minute
A waiting period can make self-discipline easier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Consider a longer cadence
Take turns on a longer timeline to develop efficiencies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: You are not Cinderella
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Second Cup: Log your pauses
Take smart breaks, not unintentional ones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.