Never Enough
Hacks: Productivity, AI, and Minimalism with Sam Corcos
May 18, 2025
Sam Corcos, founder of Levels and a productivity guru, shares his insights on maximizing time and energy while balancing work and family life. He discusses the impact of marriage and parenthood on productivity and offers strategies for minimizing distractions. Sam also delves into using audiobooks and AI for continuous learning and explores the future of software development influenced by AI. He emphasizes living intentionally through minimalism and highlights the benefits of meal prepping and community parenting for better efficiency.
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Quick takeaways
- Effective time tracking reveals discrepancies between stated priorities and actual time spent, promoting better alignment of actions with goals.
- Significant life changes like marriage and parenthood necessitate a focused approach to time management, enhancing intentionality in productivity.
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The Alignment of Time and Priorities
The podcast explores the concept that an individual’s calendar serves as a genuine reflection of their priorities. Often, people articulate their priorities, such as family or career ambitions, yet a deeper inquiry into how they allocate their time reveals a disparity. For instance, when asked about time spent on family activities, individuals might claim a busy week has interfered with their priorities. This misalignment emphasizes the importance of actively tracking time to ensure actions align with stated priorities.
