CoolTimeLife

Updated January 2024 - “I know what you did” is a type of leading phrase that cuts right through to your hidden guilt and fear. It gives the accuser enormous power over you, even if they know nothing about you. It has been used as a source of power throughout history and continues to be so, especially in politics and religion. In this podcast Steve looks at its enormous influential power.

Information no longer comes at us in alphabetical order. It swirls around us on social media, and there's a lot out there that could really help your business or career. Being able to find it is what I call part of "Digital Literacy." Join me as I explain just how to find it.

Unplanned events in the workday can cause stress. That’s a crisis. But in the world of project management, crises can be expected and planned for. Successful restaurants do this too, when they plan out their week. Here’s how to regain that power and mental peace.

We live in a go-go-go society, where taking breaks or signing off for the day seem like a cop-out. But the brain and body you call home operate on a set of rules far older than any technology you hold in your hands. When you learn to recognize the power of breaks, decompression, and stepping over that line between work and home life, that's when you can truly capitalize on your metabolic strengths and be the best you can be.

Are you a workaholic? Do you want to be? Workaholism is not the same thing as being driven or dedicated, and it’s certainly not the same as being efficient and productive. It springs from a dark well of anger, and is an addiction, plain and simple. This episode of CoolTimeLife looks at the triple threat to productivity: workaholism, presenteeism, and the law of diminishing returns, and how becoming aware of these pitfalls will make you more successful in work and life.If you're interested in supporting the CoolTimeLife podcast series and discovering our Work Like a Wolf Series, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveprentice

Explore the bizarre relationship between driving, food, and overwork. Have you noticed, for example how frustrating it is when the other lane of traffic seems to be moving faster than yours? This frustration not only leads to road rage, it also leads to “event-to-event thinking” in every area of your life, which leads to crammed schedules, overload, and no time allowed to eat lunch. It doesn’t have to be that way. So much more can be achieved from taking a slower approach, to driving, working and eating. You will get more done when you just slow down a little.If you're interested in supporting the CoolTimeLife podcast series and discovering our Work Like a Wolf Series, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveprentice

Wouldn't it be nice if more things went your way? Can that even happen? Yes, it can, but it requires a specific type of awareness, and some easy-to-come by skills. In this episode of CoolTimeLife, I use a few memorable examples, one from one of the most famous artists of all time, and others more modern to describe how you can set the stage for a far more satisfying turn of events in your life. There's no magic involved. Not even any force. But it is surprisingly easy and consistent.If you're interested in supporting the CoolTimeLife podcast series and discovering our Work Like a Wolf Series, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveprentice

It is easy to undervalue your time. But your time has great value. Every moment you spend at work is the product of years of study and practice. This has a tangible value. So why are we so ready to give it away, by waiting patiently for late meetings to start, wasting valuable time on emails, and working without a plan? This podcast discusses how to value your time and how to ensure it is never wasted. Learn how time invested in planning pays off, how to make the 80/20 rule lessen your workload while increasing productivity, even how to use Twitter/X as a timely tool for learning, and how even the biggest, scariest projects can be taken care of, simply by understanding the value of this absolutely finite resource.If you're interested in supporting the CoolTimeLife podcast series, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveprentice

Your body is your single most valuable and practical tool for managing time and balancing life. But it is so often overlooked. Most of us are sleep deprived, we eat the wrong things, and we expect the brain and body to be consistently "on" and responsive all the time. But it doesn't have to be that way. Understanding your metabolism is key to successfully achieving your goals. This podcast is packed full of tips and concepts to help you stay energetic, productive and on track for personal success.If you're interested in supporting the CoolTimeLife podcast series and discovering our Work Like a Wolf Series, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveprentice

Being in the moment mentally can be one of your greatest advantages. The problem is, most of us live our lives in reactive mode, which greatly erodes your ability to prioritize, negotiate, influence people, and thrive. This podcast explains what happens to your brain and body when you are under stress and in reactive modem and describes a number of ways for you to take control and actually write the history of your immediate future.If you're interested in supporting the CoolTimeLife podcast series and discovering our Work Like a Wolf Series, visit https://www.patreon.com/steveprentice