Upbuilding The Self cover image

Upbuilding The Self

Time Management Is Chaos Management, and Upbuild's Tips and Tricks for Productivity

Sep 12, 2024
Michael, an expert in time management, is joined by Hari, who explores the link between time management and ego, and Vipin, who shares practical productivity tips. They discuss how viewing time through the lens of personal identity can enhance self-awareness. The trio delves into effective strategies for maximizing productivity, including the use of the Pomodoro technique and structured prioritization. They even touch on the philosophical tension between aspirations and the limits of time, framing time management as a journey toward authentic self-discovery.
56:38

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Effective time management involves aligning one's actions with core values, which can uncover authenticity and facilitate personal growth.
  • Time management is reframed as chaos management, emphasizing the importance of prioritization over mere task efficiency in achieving meaningful goals.

Deep dives

Understanding Ego and Time Management

Attachments to ego and identity can obstruct individuals from discovering their true selves. Recognizing the interplay between self-understanding and effective time management highlights how essential it is to navigate one’s inner world. By eliminating ego-driven distractions, individuals can uncover their authenticity, which can then guide their prioritization of time and efforts. Time is noted as the most valuable resource, emphasizing that every moment should be used thoughtfully to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode