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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 19 MIN

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think

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This book, 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam, challenges the common perception of a time-crunched existence by exploring how individuals, particularly successful ones, utilize the 168 hours in their week. Vanderkam analyzes time-diary studies and shares anecdotes to illustrate that everyone has the same amount of time and choices about its allocation. The book advocates for identifying "core competencies" in both work and personal life, minimizing less meaningful tasks through outsourcing or elimination, and intentionally scheduling time for priorities such as career, family, and personal well-being. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers to take control of their time and create more fulfilling lives by shifting their mindset about its abundance.Full podcast episode available here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall // Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mCRDDtcmtCGGlGTrh9JVs?si=1f134a1382d146e2 // Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-college-university-professors-the-best-books-reviews/id1798708020⁠ — Follow us for more insights & updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ — TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessional

This book, 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam, challenges the common perception of a time-crunched existence by exploring how individuals, particularly successful ones, utilize the 168 hours in their week. Vanderkam analyzes time-diary studies and shares anecdotes to illustrate that everyone has the same amount of time and choices about its allocation. The book advocates for identifying "core competencies" in both work and personal life, minimizing less meaningful tasks through outsourcing or elimination, and intentionally scheduling time for priorities such as career, family, and personal well-being. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers to take control of their time and create more fulfilling lives by shifting their mindset about its abundance.Full podcast episode available here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusyProfessionall // Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mCRDDtcmtCGGlGTrh9JVs?si=1f134a1382d146e2 // Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-college-university-professors-the-best-books-reviews/id1798708020⁠ — Follow us for more insights & updates: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busy_proffesional/ — TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@busyprofessional

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