# 4002: Get More From your Day By Counting the Seconds by Mr. Money Mustache on Using Time Wisely

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-05-03T07:05:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 518

## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4002: Mr. Money Mustache reframes productivity by turning time into a visible, ticking constraint, showing how a simple countdown can eliminate distractions and sharpen focus. By working against the clock, you not only get more done in less time but also build a lasting habit of efficiency that improves both income and personal satisfaction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/03/12/get-more-from-your-day-by-counting-the-seconds/ Quotes to ponder: "When you get a task done in an efficient manner like that, you get the full reward of the accomplishment, with none of the extra non-rewarding guilt and time suck that comes along with procrastination." "That simple change of going from “get something done”, to “get as much done as you can within a fixed time limit with a counter” makes all the difference for me." "Getting a whole bunch of great work done in a short time is a worthwhile goal for any worker." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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