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Call it an experiment

Framing something new as an experiment can make change easierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 20254 min

Second Cup: You may as well look

Even if you like your job, it's good to know what's out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 20256 min

Second Cup: Time is what you make of it

Make the most of the time you can controlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 20255 min

Come to our table

Sharing meals with others boosts happiness all aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 20254 min

Talk on Thursday to plan on Friday

Ask what's going on with anyone whose schedule will affect yoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 20255 min

It's time for a September reset

Laura talks about building new routines during the back-to-school seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 20257 min

Add something to your morning routine

New schedules offer a chance to build new habitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 20254 min

Try a low-buy month

Shopping less might help you save timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 20256 min

Second Cup: Don't play ping pong with plans

Spend time getting together instead of on logisticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 202510 min

Second Cup: There is no perfect time

Anything new has to happen amid everything elseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 30, 20254 min

Don't read your slides

Slides should complement, rather than duplicate, a talkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 20255 min

Say less

Repeating a point doesn't make it more convincingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 28, 20254 min

Make big projects doable, with Jin Zheng Shi

Buddhist nun Jin Zheng Shi talks about goals and monastery lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 202524 min

Red pants or blue pants?

To set boundaries, offer choices that are all workable for youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 20254 min

You don't have to pick up the ball

If someone else started the project, they can take the initiative to keep it goingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 20254 min

Second Cup: Celebrate your golden hours

How to embrace weekday eveningsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 20257 min

Second Cup: Look at next year's schedule

A little foresight makes more fun possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 23, 20255 min

What do you do when you're not here?

How to connect with people, and maybe turn an acquaintance into a friendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 20253 min

Make jealousy your teacher

Envy can give you a nudge to do what you know you want to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 20254 min

Make better to-do lists, with Charlie Gilkey

Charlie Gilkey, owner of Productive Flourishing, shares how to get the important things doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 202526 min

Specific times get remembered

Make people pay attention by using exact numbersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 20254 min

Clear the decks later

There will be enough time for everything, if you go in the right oderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 20255 min

Second Cup: Reimagine happy hour

Do what makes you happy after workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 17, 20255 min

Second Cup: Be a hungry listener

Better listening makes for better conversations and presentationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 16, 20255 min

Seize the moment

Take advantage of opportunities when things are a little easierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 20254 min

You are not a middle schooler changing classes

No one wins when you go passively from meeting to meetingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 20255 min

Get more organized, with Laurie Palau

Organization expert Lauren Palau shares tips on making space for new opportunitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 202527 min

Map out your focused time

Knowing what time is available can help you protect these hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 20254 min

How long are your evenings?

Understanding the landscape can help you make the most of your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 20255 min

Second Cup: Take stock before you restock

You may already own the perfect thingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 20254 min

Second Cup: Be generous with time

People are a good use of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 20255 min

If you can't bring a casserole

Show people you care, even without a baking dishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 20254 min

Ten minutes a day is like a week off work

Little actions add up to big things over timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 20254 min

Time-based productivity, with Carl Pullein

Productivity expert Carl Pullein shares routines for staying on top of all the to-dosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 202527 min

Make your minutes matter

Use time it would be easy to waste for things you need to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 20255 min

It's not my favorite

You can express negative opinions tactfullySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 20254 min

Second Cup: Help comes through other people

Accept other people's offers of assistanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 20255 min

Second Cup: Stay a while

Linger in good moments instead of rushing offSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 20254 min

Get a reading pen pal

Even without a book club, you can connect through a love of booksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 20254 min

Connect before you disconnect

Take a moment to build your professional relationshipsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 31, 20255 min

Building the best team ever, with David Burkus

Teamwork expert David Burkus share advice on creating great teams, and tips for better networkingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 202529 min

What to do with a small windfall

How to make the most of a little extra cashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 20255 min

Decide when you'll decide

Don't waste time on decisions you can't make nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 20255 min

Second Cup: Skip the optional arguments

Life is more pleasant when you choose your battlesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 20255 min

Second Cup: Today is a good day for getting started

Why not seize the moment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 20254 min

Don't play jump or dive

Plan ahead to avoid last minute stressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 20255 min

How to lead 4000 lives

Even when life is limited, literature expands horizonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 20254 min

Enjoying peaceful productivity, with Erik Fisher

Erik Fisher, host of Beyond the To-Do List, shares the best tips from 13 years of his showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202522 min

Add an apple

Adding can take less willpower than subtractingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 20255 min

Take a working vacation

Working remotely doesn't need to mean working from homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 20256 min