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80. The Entrepreneur's Guide to Time Management Pt. 2
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- Visionary's Pursuit
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- Apr 15, 2026
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- 1122
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Episode Summary In part one of this series, I made the case that time management starts with your values and goals. This week, we get into why, when you know exactly what should be on your calendar, your brain fights you when it is time to do the work. In this episode, I break down what I call the mathematical problem of managing your time and the order in which things should land in your calendar. We also cover the emotional side of execution, the inner battle between your amygdala and your prefrontal cortex, and why every productivity system eventually runs into the same wall of discomfort. I share the framing I learned during one of my coaching certifications, a story about my mother that has stayed with me for decades, and the relationship between following through on your word and the trust you build with yourself. If part one helped you see what to put on your calendar, this episode is about how to execute on what's in there. Key Takeaways Time management is two problems stacked on top of each other. The first is mathematical, deciding ahead of time how to organize your 24 hours. The second is emotional, navigating the resistance that shows up the moment it is time to execute Use one calendar, not several. Having a separate work calendar and personal calendar creates blind spots and makes it harder to be intentional about your full life The order of what goes on your calendar matters. Self-care, time off, hobbies, and relationships go first, then revenue-driving and strategic work, then team meetings, then everything else. Most founders flip this order entirely Planning ahead engages the prefrontal cortex, which is where higher-level thinking happens. Deciding in the moment hands the wheel to your amygdala, which will always optimize for…