How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1071: Boosting Productivity and Slashing Overwhelm through Timeboxing with Marc Zao-Sanders
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Jun 30, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Marc Zao-Sanders, CEO of filtered.com and a seasoned expert in productivity, shares his insights on breaking free from overwhelm. He introduces timeboxing as a powerful strategy for planning your day with intention and effectively pruning your to-do list. Listeners will learn the art of prioritization and the importance of choosing breaks to boost overall productivity. With over ten years of practicing timeboxing, Marc provides actionable tips to help regain control over tasks and enhance emotional well-being.
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Time Management's Crucial Role
- Managing your time effectively is crucial yet often overlooked in everyday work and life.
- Time management impacts all other good habits and practices, making it foundational to productivity.
Marc’s Personal Timeboxing Journey
- Marc used an Excel daily work plan early in his career to gain control and improve confidence.
- He evolved this into timeboxing after reading "Why To-Do Lists Don’t Work" and refined it over years.
Daily 15-Minute Timeboxing
- Spend 15 minutes daily planning your day by deciding what to do, when to do it, and focusing on one thing at a time.
- Aim to do each task to a good enough level, avoiding perfectionism and multi-tasking.
