How High Achievers Set Boundaries to Prevent Burnout with Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront — Part 2

Are you successful on paper but feel like something's missing? In Part 2 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Rebecca continues her discussion with career coach Carlotta Negri Di Sanfront about navigating the "messy middle" of modern careers, when you've achieved traditional success but still feel unfulfilled. Carlotta reveals why the most successful people she coaches have one thing in common: a crystal-clear vision that allows them to say "no" frequently. She shares a simple color-coding exercise that reveals where your time really goes, why doing nothing can be your most productive activity, and how to avoid losing yourself by saying yes to too many opportunities. What You'll Learn: Why successful people still feel like something is missing The power of having a clear vision to set non-negotiables How saying "no" becomes an act of power, not limitation A simple color-coding exercise to audit where your time actually goes Why doing nothing in 5-minute gaps makes you more creative and productive The 20-20-20 rule for preventing eyestrain and cognitive overload Habit stacking for parents: How to make family time fulfilling for you too Why fixing your eyes on one point calms your brain and lowers cortisol If you want to: set powerful boundaries, reclaim fragmented time, and thrive in both your career and personal life without burning out, this episode gives you practical exercises to protect your energy and make every moment count. Timestamps: 02:00 - The messy middle: When success doesn't feel like enough 02:58 - Why clear vision enables powerful boundaries 04:30 - Color-coding exercise: Audit your week by priority 06:45 - Making time for everything: Work, family, self-care, and social life 08:09 - What to do with 5 minutes between tasks 12:45 - How doing nothing is actually highly productive work 13:31 - Habit stacking for parents: Making family time fulfilling for everyone Get in Touch with Carlotta! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlottanegridisanfront/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn! And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Time to Billionaire(00:01:52) - Getting Out of the Messy Middle of Your Career(00:08:24) - What's Your Favorite Thing to Do With Your Time?(00:13:16) - How to Balance Your Time With Your Child(00:15:37) - Reclaiming Your Time