Recapturing our Most Valuable Asset, Our Time with Richie Norton

In this conversation, I had the privilege to jump on with Richie Norton about designing a life of freedom, the impact of personal loss on life choices, and the importance of defining success. Richie shares his philosophy on time management, emphasizing the need to prioritize attention and meaningful experiences over traditional time management techniques. He introduces 'Gavin's Law' and discusses how to find meaning in life's challenges, ultimately encouraging listeners to live fully and start pursuing their passions now rather than later. In this conversation, we explore the evolving dynamics of the workforce, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal desires and the impact of modern technology on work-life balance. They discuss the significance of purpose-driven productivity, the myth of achieving true work-life balance, and the choices individuals make that lead to regrets. Rich shares insights on living with intention and embracing failure as a part of growth, encouraging listeners to start from where they are and prioritize what truly matters in life.Free anti-time management 90 day guide https://richienorton.com/time/Thanks for reading A Bit of Curiosity! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Richie was born and raised in San Diego before moving to Brazil and then Hawaii. He is happily married to Natalie. They have four boys (one son already made his way to Heaven) and they have cared for three beloved foster children. He is an award-winning author and serial entrepreneur. An executive coach to CEOs, he is featured all over the place. He is the CEO and Cofounder of PROUDUCT—an INC. 5000 company—a global entrepreneurship solution helping businesses go from idea to market with full-service sourcing, product strategy, and end-to-end supply chain. He is the author of several books including Anti-Time Management, The Power of Starting Something Stupid and Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It.Other Books Discussed:* Banker to the Poor - Muhammad Yunus https://www.amazon.com/dp/1586481983/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_CAHV1NQW3078TAK5ARTH?linkCode=ml2&tag=curiosity0113-20* Good to Great - Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/dp/0066620996/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_ZK93HM9G49QMSGGSDWXY?linkCode=ml2&tag=curiosity0113-20* The Gap and The Gain - Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3YOQIvn* Who Not How - Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/3CgoJMi* Anti-Time Management https://amzn.to/4fCpzS5* The Power of Starting Something Stupid https://amzn.to/4ekpvFr* Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It https://amzn.to/4eiVAgIWhere to Connect with Richie:https://richienorton.comTakeaways* Ask better questions to get better answers.* Time is the most important resource we have.* You can't sacrifice what you love for success.* Live to start, start to live.* Assign positive meaning to life's challenges.* An empty calendar is a full life.* Focus on results, not means.* Money and meaning can coexist.* Prioritize attention over time management.* The goal of receiving is to bring it to the end zone. Companies that adapt to modern technology will attract talent.* People often overlook the choices they make regarding time.* Defining true desires is a challenge for many individuals.* The things we truly want often cost nothing.* Purpose should guide priorities, not the other way around.* Work-life balance is a myth; it's about making choices.* Many people wait for the right time to pursue their dreams, only to find it harder than expected.* Living without regret is a powerful motivator.* You don't need more time or resources to start; you are over-prepared.* Embracing failure is essential for growth and wisdom.Thanks for reading A Bit of Curiosity! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abitofcuriosity.substack.com