The speaker emphasizes the importance of prioritizing projects and managing time effectively. They highlight the need to focus on specific projects at different times, such as writing cookbooks every two to three years. The speaker also mentions the realization that they need to allocate time properly for different activities like podcasts, YouTube, and newsletters, suggesting strategies such as creating seasons for the podcast and taking breaks when necessary. They express the desire to make their podcast more sustainable by potentially getting a co-host to share the workload.