Before Breakfast Second Cup: Don't play ping pong with plans
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Aug 31, 2025 Discover how to prioritize meaningful connections over logistical hassles in your planning. Learn efficient scheduling techniques that minimize time spent on endless emails, using tools like Calendly. Explore strategies for mastering time management while balancing personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of flexibility. Transform your approach to organizing plans and enjoy more face-to-face interactions!
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Stop Plan Ping Pong
- Aim to finalize plans in the fewest messages possible to save time for the actual meetup.
- Prioritize live interaction over back-and-forth logistics to enjoy the event more.
Lunch Plans That Keep Bouncing
- Laura recounts a lunch-planning ping pong where 'anytime' didn't include the suggested time, causing multiple back-and-forths.
- The group eventually landed on Monday only to find the chosen restaurant closed that day, extending the ping pong.
Use Scheduling Tools Strategically
- Use scheduling tools like Calendly or Doodle when you need many one-on-one or group options to avoid message chains.
- Let people pick from pre-offered slots instead of asking them to describe their whole schedule.