How I Work The time rules you didn’t know were running your life according to Chris Guillebeau (Part 2)
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Jun 4, 2025 
Chris Guillebeau, a New York Times bestselling author known for his insights on productivity and purposeful living, dives deep into the unseen rules governing our time management. He reveals how to identify and break free from these hidden 'time rules.' Chris introduces the transformative 'eighth day of the week' exercise, discusses the powerful 40-minute reflection rule, and emphasizes that loving what you do is the ultimate productivity hack. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect daily on what truly matters in their lives.
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The Eighth Day Exercise
- Imagine having an extra eighth day every week and decide how you'd spend it regularly.
- Use this "eighth day of the week" exercise to prioritize what matters most in your life.
Unseen Time Rules Govern Us
- We follow invisible "time rules" learned in childhood that shape our daily habits.
- Recognizing and rewriting these assumptions can free up time and reduce stress.
Limited Cognitive Attention
- Humans have limited cognitive attention, roughly three hours a day, according to research.
- Being mindful about how you spend this limited focus time is crucial for productivity.
