Hidden Gems 3-3: Make Time for What's Important

Summary In this Daily Gem, Stephen Meadows discusses the importance of making time for the things that are important in life. He acknowledges that life can be unpredictable and throws curveballs, but emphasizes the need to readjust priorities and make time for family, self-care, and personal goals. Meadows introduces the concept of time blocking and the use of buckets to categorize daily activities. He shares the advice of his first broker to not let others dictate his schedule and to build private moments into his calendar. Meadows encourages listeners to set their priorities and make time for what truly matters. Takeaways Life can be unpredictable, so it's important to readjust priorities and make time for what truly matters. Building personal time and goals into your schedule is essential for self-care and personal growth. Don't let others dictate your schedule; stay in control and set boundaries. Use time blocking and buckets to categorize and manage daily activities. Put important events and commitments in your calendar to ensure they don't get pushed off or forgotten. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Life's Curveballs 01:26 Making Time for What Matters 03:25 Taking Control of Your Schedule 04:02 The Power of Time Blocking 04:30 Building Private Moments into Your Calendar Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn and follow his newsletters: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/stephenmeadows   Get 75% off on ALL Stephen’s courses with the code BLOG75: https://SkillMasteryBootCamp.com   Check out Stephen’s consulting services: https://C3DynamicSolutions.com Keywords time management, priorities, family, self-care, personal goals, time blocking, scheduling, calendar