“A big life can weigh a lot . . . That’s why I was overworked—I was chasing the long-tail of my tasks into infinity. This is when the music stops and there aren’t enough chairs for everyone.”
If the logistics of life and work are gobbling up your equanimity, listen to today’s conversation with Demir Bentley on how to turn things around and “win the week,” w ... Show More
Apr 2025
273: Navigating Time Anxiety, Reducing Inbox Dread, and Creating Ease Loops with Chris Guillebeau
👋 Hello Free Timers! While we’re still not resuming the podcast’s regular publishing schedule, I’m popping into your feed today to share a fun conversation with my friendtor of over fifteen years, Chris Guillebeau. We’re discussing his new book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urg ... Show More
48m 18s
Oct 2024
272: Seth Godin on Publishing Strategy, Missed Opportunities, Sunk Costs, Social Media, and Smart Risks
“How do you decide who has the power to judge you? Who are you seeking to please? Is that validation directly in alignment with how you are rewarded and how you're organized?” Seth Godin is back with a brand new book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans, and if you loved Free Tim ... Show More
46m 27s
Oct 2024
271: Specific Road-Tested Tips for Book Sales and Marketing with Todd Sattersten (Part Two)
Hi Friends! Although the podcast is still paused, I'm dropping into the feed this week and next with two very special conversations :) Today is a bonus episode from February for paid subscribers with Todd Sattersten, publisher and owner of Bard Press, and next week features Seth ... Show More
53m 40s
May 2022
Productivity Rules for Winning the Week with Demir Bentley
<span style="font-weight: 400;">A lot of the time as husbands and fathers we find ourselves in the mode of busy-ness, but that doesn't necessarily mean that we are productive. Being busy does not always equal that we are productive, but if we actually focus on productivity, we wi ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
One Hack to Save Your Sanity
Feeling overwhelmed by life's demands? In this episode, Darren Hardy delves into the art of prioritizing life's many demands using a powerful analogy from Brian Dyson, former CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises. Life can often feel like a relentless juggling act, with work, family, heal ... Show More
6m 10s
Nov 2020
#3: The 4 Hour Work Week - Tim Ferriss
Send a textIn this episode Vinh and Ali discuss the 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss. 80-20 rule, being impactful over being productive Lifestyle Design Focussing on Freedom, connection, growth and memorable momentsWhat would you do if you had $100mThe importance of working to liv ... Show More
2h 2m