#527 Taming the Time Thief - with Andrew Hartman

We explore the concept of time as our most precious resource with Andrew Hartman, founder of TimeBoss, who shares a framework for achieving results without overwhelm and burnout.• Andrew's journey began when work stress caused him to lose his sense of smell for six months• 77% of knowledge workers experienced burnout in the past year, up from 75% pre-COVID• The "always on" work culture has eliminated boundaries between professional and personal life• Most people treat time like credit instead of cash, creating debt for their future selves• Setting a work hour constraint (Andrew uses 50 hours) forces better prioritization• Weekly planning meetings help identify the 20% of tasks that yield 80% of results• Implementing strategic time management can reclaim 4-10 hours per week• "Comeback time" after interruptions can take up to 23 minutes of productivity• Creating "commitment plans" and finding "vacation shields" allows for true rest• Working at your "highest sustainable pace" enables sustained peak performanceThis episode is sponsored by Benepower, the platform of choice for a modern benefits experience. Benepower is an AI-powered benefits platform offering access to top products and services, enabling consultants and employers to create customized plans, optimize usage, and measure effectiveness. www.benepower.com