Top 10 Tips for Time Management

1. We Own All Our Time

• Key Insight: At any given moment, you are doing what you most want to be doing.
• Recognize that time is within your control.
• Phrase it as choosing not to make time for something instead of not having time.

2. Hell Yeah or No

• Source: Derek Sivers’ book
• Principle: Only do things that you’re enthusiastic about.
• Say no to things that are just “okay”.
• Quality over quantity in commitments.

3. Daily Highlight

• Source: Book “Make Time” by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky
• Tip: Identify one key task for the day.
• Focus on getting this one thing done to avoid being overwhelmed by to-do lists.

4. Use a To-Do List

• Use a physical to-do list like Analog by Ugmonk.
• Principle: “Our brains are for having ideas, not holding them.”
• Cross off tasks physically for satisfaction.

5. Time Blocking

• Any important task should be scheduled into your calendar.
• Integrate “Daily Highlight” into the schedule.
• Helps ensure the key task gets done.

6. Parkinson’s Law

• Principle: Work expands to fill the time allocated.
• Use artificial deadlines to get tasks done more efficiently.

7. Protected Time

• Set aside time where no one can interrupt you.
• Use this time for focused work or personal relaxation.
• Example: Mornings dedicated to writing or personal projects.

8. Delegation

• Assess the dollar value of your time.
• Delegate tasks that can be outsourced for less than your hourly rate.
• Use platforms like Upwork or Fiverr for freelancers.

9. Automate Scheduling

• Use tools like Calendly to automate meeting scheduling.
• Saves time and avoids back-and-forth communication.

10. Choose to Be Satisfied

• Avoid the dissatisfaction of not doing “enough”.
• Choose to feel good about what you’ve accomplished, even if it’s less than planned.

Additional Resources

• Skillshare Courses: Offers courses on productivity and time management.
• Book Recommendation: "Make Time" by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky.