Before Breakfast You are not a middle schooler changing classes
Aug 14, 2025
Navigating a packed schedule can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to take charge of your time and engage intentionally in meetings. Discover the benefits of selectively attending gatherings to enhance productivity. With clear agendas and actionable outcomes, you can make every meeting purposeful and aligned with your goals. It's time to stop drifting passively and start maximizing your efficiency!
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Meetings Can Eat Your Workday
- Meetings often consume workdays and block time for real work if you move passively between them.
- Treat meetings as investments and evaluate whether they advance meaningful outcomes.
Compared To Middle School Class Changes
- Laura compares passive meeting days to middle schoolers changing classes from period to period.
- That image highlights how people drift through meetings without intent or results.
Be Selective About Which Meetings You Attend
- Decline or delegate meetings that don't require your presence and ask if notes or email can substitute.
- Proactively complete meeting goals ahead of time to cancel unnecessary gatherings.