Episode
You Have Time to Read War and Peace (Here's the Math)
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- The Next Big Idea Daily
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- May 6, 2026
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- 1561
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Summary
Most of us don't have a time-management problem — we have a time-anxiety problem, and Laura Vanderkam is here to prove you have more hours than you think with a practical framework for designing your life around what actually matters. Then, in the second half, she returns with battle-tested strategies from Tranquility by Tuesday — nine ways to calm the chaos and make all that reclaimed time feel genuinely peaceful. Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you Quince — Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.