Time is your most finite resource; once you spend it, you can never get it back. In this conversation, co-founder and Senior Product Manager Joseph Hill reveals the mindset and systems he uses to be intentional with his time, manage his focus, and stay productive without burning out.
In this episode, we cover:
How to be intentional with your time and challenge unnecessary meetings.
The right tools for knowledge and task management (Obsidian, Jira, etc.).
A simple daily logging method to boost awareness and reflection.
Why experimenting with your processes is crucial for career growth.
How to overcome FOMO and take control of your workload.
This episode is for any professional who feels overwhelmed by their to-do list and wants actionable strategies to reclaim their focus and energy.
Connect with Joseph:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillmeister
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - The #1 Realization About Your Time
00:00:44 - My New Approach to Knowledge Management
00:02:10 - The Surprising Reason I Use Jira for Personal Tasks
00:04:03 - Why You Should Experiment (Even If It Fails)
00:06:40 - How to Challenge Processes Without Being Flaky
00:08:56 - How to Say "No" to Meetings Early in Your Career
00:11:57 - The Only Person Who Can Manage Your Time
00:13:13 - How AI Is Changing Meeting Productivity Forever
00:16:24 - Is Your Team Using Async Communication Correctly?
00:19:25 - How We Track and Limit Context Switching
00:21:29 - The Simple Trick to Managing an Overwhelming Workload
00:24:08 - The Hard Truth About Dropping Tasks You Enjoy
00:26:49 - Giving Yourself Grace: You Don't Have to Be a Superhuman
00:28:29 - Why We Don't Value Our Own Time (And How to Fix It)
00:30:23 - The Daily Logging Habit That Creates Insane Awareness
00:33:48 - My Sunday Ritual for Weekly Reflection and Micro-Goals
00:36:21 - The One Daily Question That Brings Me Joy and Energy
00:38:20 - How I Keep My Work and Personal Knowledge Separate
00:41:24 - The Power of Analyzing Yourself to Improve Your Life