The Tim Ferriss Show

#795: The End of Time Management

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Feb 13, 2025
Delve into the enduring principles from a groundbreaking book on time management. Explore Pareto’s and Parkinson’s Laws, and discover how focusing on impactful tasks can transform productivity. The discussion challenges traditional views, emphasizing the importance of task elimination for a balanced life. Learn personal insights on maximizing happiness through high-yield efforts. Also, uncover how deadlines can boost focus and efficiency while reshaping your approach to success for a more fulfilling lifestyle.
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ADVICE

Forget Time Management

  • Forget about conventional time management; focus on doing less, not more.
  • Being busy often disguises avoidance of crucial but uncomfortable actions.
INSIGHT

Productivity's Purpose

  • Increased productivity is crucial for both employees and entrepreneurs, but serves different purposes.
  • Employees leverage it for raises and remote work, while entrepreneurs aim to decrease work and increase revenue.
ANECDOTE

Pareto's Impact

  • Tim Ferriss, overwhelmed by 80+ hour workweeks, applied the 80/20 principle to his business.
  • By focusing on his top 3% of clients, he doubled his income and drastically reduced his work hours.
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