Before Breakfast Don't be afraid of a little wasted time
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Jan 6, 2025 Discover the unexpected benefits of embracing wasted time. The speaker shares personal anecdotes highlighting inefficiencies as a path to prioritizing what truly matters. It's a refreshing take on time management, emphasizing balance and well-being. By valuing moments of downtime, you can enrich your relationships and enhance your overall life satisfaction. Sometimes, it's the unproductive moments that lead to the most meaningful insights.
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Embrace Inefficiency
- Prioritize important tasks even if they seem slightly inefficient.
- Don't let perfect be the enemy of good, especially for things like exercise and team building.
Makeup Inefficiency
- Laura Vanderkam had a canceled meeting, creating free time.
- She almost skipped a run due to having already done her hair and makeup but realized the inefficiency was minimal.
Team Building
- Small talk with your team, although seemingly inefficient, can boost morale.
- Occasional in-person office time can significantly improve team relationships.