Why You Never Have Enough Time - Ep. 2

10/12/21 • 25 min

"Time is really the only capital that any human being has, and the only thing he can't afford to lose." Thomas Edison. In this episode, we discuss ideas and strategies you can use to make the most valuable use of your time.
(0:00) - Intro

(2:33) - Peter Thiel “Why can’t you do it in 6 months?”

(3:34) - Warren Buffet’s attention prioritizing strategy

(4:34) - Parkinson’s Law and how to get more done

(6:15) - The Pareto Principle (80/20 Principle) teaches us where to put our time

(7:24) - How to use leverage to optimize results in your life.

(8:45) - Schedules, dispelling the Myth of Creativity and the 10,000 Hour Principle

(10:10) - Tools for removing distractions to optimize Flow States and Deep Work

(13:03) - Don’t multitask.

(15:00) - How to strike a work-life balance

(15:55) - Peter Drucker’s productivity recommendations

(17:25) - Tools for time management.

(19:40) - Morning and evening routines to optimize sleep.

(2:33) - Peter Thiel “Why can’t you do it in 6 months?”

(3:34) - Warren Buffet’s attention prioritizing strategy

(4:34) - Parkinson’s Law and how to get more done

(6:15) - The Pareto Principle (80/20 Principle) teaches us where to put our time

(7:24) - How to use leverage to optimize results in your life.

(8:45) - Schedules, dispelling the Myth of Creativity and the 10,000 Hour Principle

(10:10) - Tools for removing distractions to optimize Flow States and Deep Work

(13:03) - Don’t multitask.

(15:00) - How to strike a work-life balance

(15:55) - Peter Drucker’s productivity recommendations

(17:25) - Tools for time management.

(19:40) - Morning and evening routines to optimize sleep.

Previous Episode

Destinations - Pilot

Prepare for take-off with Anthony and Brian! Does your life sometimes feel like a sailboat adrift in vast, turbulent seas without a clear destination? Welcome, dear listeners, as we navigate together towards defining our personal destinations and discovering the journey to get there. We'll look at how to embrace the present, align decisions with core values, and manage the different aspects of our lives, much like a sailor handling a boat.
Hold tight as we sail further into the ocean of life, uncovering how to create a meaningful array of experiences while setting achievable goals. We'll venture from the shores of fear, anchoring ourselves in love and focusing on learning. We'll craft an individual roadmap, balancing knowledge with experience, and using that compass to guide us to our desired destination.
Setting a course is crucial, but so is regularly checking and adjusting that course. We'll unravel the SMART framework for goal setting, highlighting the importance of challenging yet fulfilling goals. We also recognize and appreciate life's blessings like family, friends, and opportunities. We'll cherish the strength we derive from past mistakes, and the invaluable support we receive from loved ones. So, hoist the sails, adjust the rudder, and join us in this journey of sailing through life's ups and downs.
(0:00) - Intro

(1:00) - How do you know what your destination is?

(2:31) - Setting value-based goals

(5:10) - How to think about 6-month goals

(6:33) - How to set goals across all aspects of life

(7:57) - How to set goals that aren’t dictated by society

(9:52) - How to use fear and love to help assess your decision making

(18:20) - How to use SMART Goals to achieve results you actually want.

(24:13) - How to overcome the patterns that are holding you back

(26:50) - How asking yourself “why” too much can hinder your goals

(29:20) - How to overcome the fear of heading to your destination.