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Cassie Holmes on Time + Happiness - S3E41 - Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of "Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most."
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- Lassoing Leadership
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- May 12, 2026
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- 2064
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Summary In this episode of Lassoing Leadership , Jason and Garth sit down with Cassie Holmes—professor at UCLA and author of Happier Hour —to explore a powerful and often overlooked leadership truth: how we spend our time is how we shape our lives . Cassie shares her personal journey into the science of happiness, unpacking the concept of time poverty and how the feeling of “never having enough time” is one of the greatest barriers to well-being. But instead of offering productivity hacks, she flips the script—suggesting that time isn’t the problem… it’s the solution . Through practical tools like the Five Whys exercise , Cassie challenges us to align our calendars with our purpose, prioritize meaningful connection, and rethink what it truly means to live—and lead—well. This conversation is a reminder that leadership isn’t just about how we lead others… it’s about how intentionally we lead our own lives. Keywords Happiness, Time Management, Intentional Living, Purpose, Well-Being, Leadership, Personal Development Themes The hidden cost of time poverty and why busyness is not a badge of honour How our perception of time shapes happiness more than the amount of it Why purpose—not productivity—should guide our schedules The Five Whys as a tool for uncovering what truly matters Shifting from quantity of time → quality of moments Leadership through intentional living and modeling balance Quotes: “Time is the solution, not the challenge.” “Purpose guides how we spend our time.” “If you say you don’t have time, what you’re really saying is it’s not a priority.” “It’s not about having more time—it’s about using it with intention.” “Weekly coffee dates can create a lifetime of connection.” Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Cassie Holmes and the Science of Happiness 01:25 – Cassi…