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Aug 10, 2026 49 min

Time-Blocking Is Broken: 5 Adaptive Planning Methods That Work Better (TPS625)

from The Productivity Show

Rigid time-blocking sounds great in theory—until your 10 AM deep work block gets hijacked by an urgent meeting and you feel behind before lunch. In this episode, Thanh and Brooks break down why traditional time-blocking fails and share 5 adaptive planning methods that actually survive real life: flexible focus blocks, rolling daily Top 3, time theming, buffer blocks, and energy-based planning. Your calendar should preserve your intent, not punish you for being human. Masterclass.com/TPS for at least 15% off any annual membership. Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/PRODUCTIVITY. See what ElevenAgents can do for your specific workflows Start with a demo at elevenlabs.io/tps. Learn more about how Notion can support your business at notion.com/tps. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics.

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