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Before Breakfast

In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.

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    How to play big, with Tara Mohr

    Tara Mohr, author of Playing Big, shares how to deal with feedback and try new ideasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 999

    Put down the duckie

    To pursue a goal, try scaling down some other activitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 998

    No roadblocks without detours

    In a team, anyone saying no needs to offer other suggestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Let your ideas ripen

    Sometimes great ideas aren't workable just yetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Ask for stories, not advice

    Experts are most helpful when explaining the choices they madeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Where plus who

    Make memories by combining special experiences with special peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Give it 3-6 months

    Experiment to see if you want to stick with something long-termSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Solving puzzles, with A.J. Jacobs

    Author and podcast host A.J. Jacobs shares how puzzles keep our brains sharpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Follow up on free information

    When someone mentions somehting important in passing, circle backSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Know the odds

    Understanding how likely something is can help you make better choicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Plan your travel portfolio

    The case for planning more than one trip at onceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: You need a busy basket

    A listener suggests an idea for screen-free entertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Send show notes for life

    One way to stretch the fun of gathering well into the futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Leave space for opportunity

    Reduce your mental load, so you can pursue big breakthroughsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Get more done as a team, with Ron Friedman

    Ron Friedman, author of Superteams, shares strategies for better collaborationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Track your media

    Become a more mindful consumer of everything you watch and readSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Make space for possibility converstions

    You can have good boundaries while still allowing new people and ideas to reach youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: What does it cost to be you?

    A smart way to think about your financial goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Clean for yourself

    Maintaining a functional home is about being kind to your future selfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Ten percent more

    Making a little more time feel usable can help you get more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Would you be excited to do it tonight?

    How to know if you want to add something into your lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Make good things last, with Eric Ries

    Eric Ries, author of Incorruptible, talks about how to stay focused on a missionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 978

    Start planning something big

    Today is a great day to start planning a big projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    When it hasn't been your year

    Don't get stuck in a bad story -- there's plenty of time to turn the year aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Notice your free time

    Acknowledge the leisure time that exists, so you can savor itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Smile at 10

    Give yourself guidelines for how you'll interact with peopleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Make it plain

    Let people know why you are doing or asking thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Find a role model

    Emulate someone you admire when faced with difficult choicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    How to keep learning, with Helen Tupper

    Helen Tupper, co-author of Learn Like a Lobster, shares tips for building a resilient careerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Consider all the meeting dimensions

    Plan better meetings by thinking about length, cadence, attendees, and agendaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Zoom out

    Time feels more abundant when viewed through a broader lensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Go see someone

    A quick visit can have a big happiness payoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Begin by thinking about the end

    When you start a project, think about how you'll wrap it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Look back at the year

    Use graduation season to reflect on the past few monthsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    The matchbox and the billboard

    How to be intentional about achieving big goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    How to be OK with uncertainty, with Simone Stolzoff

    Simone Stolzoff, author of How to Not Know, shares tips for building our tolerance for uncertaintySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Don't wait until after work

    If you work long hours, using mornings is the key to making life feel betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Inject moments of delight

    Make any meeting just a little bit betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Feedback is about the person giving it

    Everyone likes different thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Enjoy your efficiency dividend

    Over time, work will take less timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Take it outside

    Celebrate spring by taking your breaks outsideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Make a movie of your desired habit

    Make sure you can picture the actions you'll need to takeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. 958

    A simple path to time abundance

    Laura shares her favorite strategies for moving beyond a sense of time scarcitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Make it easy to strike up a conversation

    Making your interests visible invites people to connectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. 956

    You've already won the lottery

    Having time to manage is a gift. So what do you plan to do with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Reflect before you connect

    Think about what you'd like to discuss with friends and familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Second Cup: Plan in a different place

    Shift your location to shift your mindsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Know what you're into

    List what you enjoy to make your leisure time betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Let time do its job

    Patience can be a superpower in a distracted worldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Finding your purpose, with Tom Rath

    Tom Rath, author of What's the Point?, shares how to make work more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.

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In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy...

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