Sahil Bloom, an entrepreneur, investor, and writer recognized for his impactful insights on personal development, shares strategies to combat the feeling of constant busyness. He introduces timeboxing, a game-changing method to enhance productivity by segmenting tasks into management, creation, consumption, and ideation. Listeners will learn how to work smarter, not harder, and focus on what truly matters in their professional lives. Tune in for actionable advice to reclaim your time and amplify your impact!
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Timeboxing for Productivity
Manage your time effectively to work smarter, not harder.
Use timeboxing, blocking off specific time windows for different tasks.
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Four Types of Professional Time
Professional time can be divided into four key areas: management, creation, consumption, and ideation.
This model ensures each type of work gets the attention it deserves.
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Managing Management Time
Limit management time, which includes reactive tasks like emails and meetings.
Prioritize reflective work that requires deep thinking over constant interruptions.
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How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
Nir Eyal
In 'Indistractable', Nir Eyal delves into the root causes of distraction, arguing that it starts from within and is driven by the desire to escape discomfort. The book offers a four-step, research-backed model to help readers master internal triggers, manage time effectively, hack back external triggers, and prevent distractions with pacts. Eyal also discusses how distraction affects various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and parenting, and provides novel techniques to overcome these challenges and live a more focused life.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
Atomic Habits by James Clear provides a practical and scientifically-backed guide to forming good habits and breaking bad ones. The book introduces the Four Laws of Behavior Change: make it obvious, make it attractive, make it easy, and make it satisfying. It also emphasizes the importance of small, incremental changes (atomic habits) that compound over time to produce significant results. Clear discusses techniques such as habit stacking, optimizing the environment to support desired habits, and focusing on continuous improvement rather than goal fixation. The book is filled with actionable strategies, real-life examples, and stories from various fields, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their habits and achieve personal growth[2][4][5].
Nir’s Note: This guest post is by Sahil Bloom, an entrepreneur, investor, and writer known for his engaging content on personal development, finance, and wealth-building. He is the creator of “The Curiosity Chronicle,” a biweekly newsletter that captivates millions of readers with insights on various topics. His new book, The 5 Types of Wealth, is a guide to building a life around the things you truly care about.
Most of us don’t think about how we spend our professional time—we just try and keep up. But the secret to working smarter (not harder) lies in managing our most precious resource.
Luckily, we have the best time-management technique—timeboxing—to help us. The concept is simple: Block off windows of time for distinct tasks.
You can read the Nir And Far blog post on: Why You’re Always Busy but Never Productive (and How to Fix It) https://www.nirandfar.com/busy-but-not-productive/
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