Have you ever reached the end of a really busy day, only to look up and question what you actually got done?
We’ve all been there. It’s a sign that you’ve been spending your time with no expectation of a return. Start investing your time: treat it as the valuable resource that it is and invest it in ways that will yield something you can measure, both person ... Show More
Nov 17
532. It’s Never The Right Time
How many times have you said, “It’s not the right time”? Whether it’s starting a new business, writing your book, or making a big life change, we all fall into the trap of waiting for perfect timing. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist.
In this episode, Jay Papasan shares a personal ... Show More
20m 32s
Nov 10
531. NO-vember Special: How to Say No Without Saying No
Every November, Jay Papasan dedicates time to exploring one of the most powerful productivity tools you have—the ability to say no. This year's "No-vember Special" dives deep into 11 different ways to protect your time, energy, and focus, often without ever saying the word "no." ... Show More
48m 27s
Nov 3
530. Turn Your Ideas into Action in 5 Simple Steps
Every year, Americans spend more than $100 billion on education—books, courses, conferences, and training—and research shows that less than 20% ever do anything with what they learn. That means roughly $80 billion of potential goes unrealized every year. This episode is about joi ... Show More
29m 28s
Mar 2021
#201 How to learn at work
<p>Whatever we do and wherever we work, learning is now the job for all of us. Working out what we want to learn and how to start, stay learning and make it stick isn't easy! In this week's Squiggly Careers episode, Helen and Sarah talk about a framework to help you focus and pla ... Show More
34m 27s
Jan 2017
MBA856 How To Know When It’s Time to Make a Change
<p>It’s time for a change! The $100 MBA Show has been a blast to produce and share with our fantastic, insightful, loyal listeners these last few years. Now, we’re refocusing our efforts towards a more specific, in-depth examination of what it takes to build a small business. We’ ... Show More
15m 7s
Sep 2023
Ep 185: These MINDSET SHIFTS Will Change Your Work/Life Balance
<p> Are you struggling to find the time between your work and personal life? Do you often feel like time slips away faster than you can manage? Today, I'm addressing a question from one of our valued members at Startup Society, Maureen Wielansky, who's keen to understand the mind ... Show More
9m 35s
Oct 2020
How to Make Freelancing Easier
In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about how to make freelancing easier — how to avoid burnout, and tips and tricks to make it successful.
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58m 36s
Jan 2024
#383 How pausing increases performance
<p>In squiggly careers, if we want to be at our best at work, we need to punctuate our days with pauses. This week, Helen and Sarah talk about how adding long or short pauses into your day can help to increase your performance and productivity.</p><p> </p><p>From playing around w ... Show More
32m 59s