

160: Balancing Calendars and Tasks
94 snips Sep 13, 2022
Dive into the art of time management as David and Mike explore the vital relationship between calendars and task lists. They share personal stories from home renovations, highlighting strategies to boost productivity amidst chaos. Discover how to use constraints to enhance focus and the importance of checklists for organization. They also tackle feelings of overwhelm, advocating for intentional scheduling and the power of saying no. Tune in for insights that can transform your approach to managing tasks and maintaining balance!
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Balancing Jobs
- Determine the jobs you want your calendar and task list to perform.
- Balance these jobs to understand their relative importance.
Finite Time, Infinite Tasks
- Tasks are infinite, while time is finite.
- Transform dreams into reality by scheduling tasks on your calendar.
Accepting Constraints
- Accept calendar events as fixed.
- Apply the same acceptance to task management, avoiding over-scheduling.