Episode
Time Is Yours to Control
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- Jun 17, 2026
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Summary
You can do anything. That's not the problem. Once you realize it's true, the real question becomes what you'll actually do with your time. Most people never get there because their calendars run them, rather than the other way around. They're booked solid, late for everything, and one flat tire away from chaos. Today is about taking your time back. Not managing it — you can't manage time. Carving out space so you get to live your life your way. Come on in and let's talk about who really controls your schedule. Featured Story I was on a call with a client this morning, a sharp, organized guy who uses my planner. But things were running over him. Something small had blown up his whole week — a problem with his business and his kid. I asked him, didn't this kid's problem really start about 18 years ago? He cracked up. Kids grow up, go to college, and get married. You couldn't predict the day, but you could've predicted it was coming. The universe makes things pop up when you least expect it. He'd held just enough space to handle it in style. He'd never thought about it that way. Important Points You can't manage time. It runs 24 hours a day, no matter what you do, so all you control is how you live inside it. If you don't hold space for yourself, someone else will grab it for themselves. That's just how it works. Hold open space, and a flat tire is no big deal at all. Pack your calendar tight, and the smallest thing derails you. Memorable Quotes If you don't hold space for yourself, someone else will grab it for themselves. That's just how it works. Just when you think you've got it under control, it falls apart. The universe always has different plans for you. You're 100% in control of your time, as much as anybody else is. All you do is carve out how you live within it.…