How High Achievers Actually Spend Their Time

In our last episode, we met Julian, a founder who was overwhelmed by the weight of decision-making and constant busyness. Alongside guest Bobby Mascia, we explored how to let go of unnecessary responsibilities and design a life rooted in freedom and intention. In this solo episode, Jay turns his focus to time—our most valuable, yet often mismanaged, resource. He begins with a quote from Jim Rohn: “Don’t confuse activity with productivity. One is noise. The other is music.” From there, Jay walks listeners through a tactical process for identifying how high achievers spend their time differently than everyone else. Jay introduces a practical method for time auditing, encouraging listeners to track their activities over two weeks and reflect on which tasks are draining, energizing, or producing meaningful results. He also breaks down how to use the Eisenhower Matrix and the concepts of EPAs (Energy Producing Activities) and RPAs (Result Producing Activities) to gain clarity and control over your calendar. This episode is packed with actionable steps to stop the cycle of overcommitment and start creating space for what truly matters. If you’ve ever ended the day wondering where your time went—or if you’re juggling so much that burnout feels inevitable—this conversation will help you reset and reclaim your schedule. Notable Quotes "Don’t confuse activity with productivity. One is noise. The other is music." — Jim Rohn "Time is the most valuable resource you have. Once you’ve used it, you never get it back." — Jay Abbasi "If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much." — Jim Rohn Resources and Links Jay Abbasi Website: https://jayabbasi.me/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejayabbasi/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast Join Us Next Time In Monday’s episode of Unstuck, you’ll meet Ryan, a VP of Product at a fast-growing tech company in Seattle who’s struggling to build trust with his team. Jay is joined by Amy Wong, founder of Always On Purpose, who shares powerful strategies for improving communication, building psychological safety, and leading with clarity. If you want to create a team culture rooted in connection and trust, don’t miss this conversation. Stay intentional, stay empowered, and stay aligned with what matters most.