Mac Power Users 637: Digging Deep on Tracking Time
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Apr 24, 2022 Delve into the intriguing world of time tracking as the hosts share their personal methods and tools. Discover the importance of recognizing daily patterns to enhance productivity and work-life balance. Learn about innovative apps like Timery and Toggl that make tracking efficient and insightful. Hear anecdotes about managing tasks across maker, manager, and consumer categories. Uncover how effective time tracking can lead to meaningful behavioral changes and help streamline both professional and personal life.
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Billable Hour Grind
- David Sparks recalls a lawyer's advice to bill even shower thoughts about clients.
- This anecdote highlights the billable hour's potential to consume a lawyer's life.
Time Perception vs. Reality
- People are often inaccurate in estimating their time allocation.
- Actual time tracking reveals significant discrepancies between perception and reality.
OmniFocus Time Tracking
- David, assuming he overused OmniFocus, tracked his time.
- He discovered he spent only 20 minutes daily, less than imagined, and more time on email.