Before Breakfast

Learn why it's important to check your spam folder regularly to avoid missing important messages. Hear a personal anecdote and get tips on how often to check without wasting time.

Disconnect from digital distractions to enhance productivity and take advantage of offline situations. Host reminds listeners to make the most of their time. Sponsored ads for mobile banking app and Skullcandy earbuds.

Learn the benefits and tips for making December holiday plans at Thanksgiving to avoid last-minute scrambling. Explore arrangements for family meals, gift exchanges, and gift giving, and consider alternative gathering options.

Tips for staying healthy during the winter include thorough handwashing, using hand sanitizer, and disinfecting surfaces. Getting enough sleep, eating well, managing stress, and engaging in physical activity are also important for staying healthy.

Learn the importance of sending personal birthday wishes and alternative options like mailing a card or making a phone call. Find out how to ask someone's birthday if you don't know it. Discover how to celebrate birthdays and connect with the host on social media or via email.

The podcast discusses the importance of helping people understand why they need a product or service, using the analogy of aspirin and a headache to explain this concept in various fields like education, healthcare, and job applications.

Learn about the idea of bringing savory dishes to holiday parties and as gifts, providing a nice balance to the popular sweets. Discover a variety of non-sweet options like spiced nuts, Chex mix, fancy breads with flavorful spreads, pickled vegetables, deviled eggs, and more to create a unique and appealing festive table.

Streamline gift-giving by choosing a gift of the year. Example of giving the same bedding set to all young couples. Personalize gifts based on preferences: LL Bean boat bags, water bottles, Christmas ornaments, stationary, regional food.

The podcast explores the concept of 'often' versus 'always' and how it is more achievable in a busy life. It suggests structuring days to pick up children from school and signing them up for after-school activities to allow for longer work days. The power of often versus always is discussed and how it can open up possibilities in various aspects of life.

Learn the importance of planning lunches, get creative lunch ideas, and discover how to save time and money by packing lunches instead of eating out.