

Before Breakfast
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In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 6min
Remember who you know
Explore the importance of building and utilizing your network, with examples of regular outreach and engagement. Discover the value of weak ties and reconnecting with people you enjoyed being around for potential opportunities.

Jan 10, 2024 • 4min
If you're looking, it's not cooking
Learn about the phrase 'if you're looking, it's not cooking' and its application to setting goals, managing teams, and trusting the process. Discover how to be more productive by limiting check-ins.

Jan 9, 2024 • 6min
Full time doesn't mean all of the time
Discover the truth about how much time is spent on a full-time job and the ample time it leaves for other activities. Challenge the misconception that work consumes the majority of our waking hours. Emphasize the importance of tracking time to understand the hours available for personal activities. Make the most of your time outside of full-time work. Explore the legacy of the Wild West and its iconic figures, including the gunfight at the OK Corral.

Jan 8, 2024 • 7min
When you outsource, you're still a resource
Learn the benefits and importance of outsourcing tasks, with examples ranging from hiring house cleaners to delegating work. Explore the effort required to maintain passive income and oversee various tasks like bookkeeping and rental properties. Get encouraged to make the most of your time and discover other iHeart Media shows.

Jan 7, 2024 • 5min
Second Cup: Get outside for 20 minutes
The podcast discusses the benefits of spending 20 minutes outside each day, embracing the winter season, finding beauty in nature, and setting intentions for a more doable life.

Jan 6, 2024 • 4min
Second Cup: Use up those gift cards
Learn strategies for using holiday gift cards, organize them and designate specific days. Explore alternative options for unwanted gift cards.

Jan 5, 2024 • 4min
Can you help me with that?
Learn how to effectively deal with customer assistance by using the phrase 'Can you help me with that?' This episode encourages collaboration with customer service representatives, enhancing the chances of resolving service issues.

Jan 4, 2024 • 9min
Bill your time for a week
Learn the benefits of tracking time for a week and how it can help optimize productivity. Discover how tracking time can identify inefficiencies like multitasking and excessive meetings. Gain insights into making rational choices about your time and allocate it more effectively. Try tracking your working hours for a week to see the benefits.

Jan 3, 2024 • 5min
Enjoy your forgotten things
Rediscovering forgotten items like sweaters, books, music, and movies and finding joy in the process.

Jan 2, 2024 • 6min
Plan your check in times
Learn about the importance of scheduling regular check-in times for annual goal review. Discover how it can help you stay focused, make adjustments, and plan for future endeavors. Get tips on making the check-ins more memorable for better results.