Ashley Whillans Is an assistant professor at Harvard Business School and author of TIME SMART: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life.
In this conversation, Ashley talks about finding time, spending time, funding time, Happiness dollars and how we can reframe our decisions around time and money to make happier choices.
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Jan 8
Productivity Without Burnout: Executing With Agency Instead of the Illusion of Control
Welcome to the first episode of 2026! If you’re feeling that “new year, new me” pressure: goals, plans, fresh calendars, the whole thing—this one’s for you. Because when life inevitably punches your perfectly color-coded week in the throat, the issue isn’t your planning… it’s wha ... Show More
20m 30s
Jan 2021
A New Way to Think About Your Time | Ashley Whillans
For many of us, in this pandemic, our relationship to time has become particularly fraught. You may be noticing that, with no limits on your work time, you are going into overdrive and feeling more crazed than ever. Or you may be feeling like you have too much time and are bored ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 2021
Ditching Work You Hate & Landing the Job You Want with Ashley Stahl #403
Today we are joined by career expert Ashley Stahl. She has a new book out titled You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career that we dive into during this episode. And while we’re on the topic of job hunting, Ashley has quite the remarkable resume ... Show More
58m 9s
Nov 2022
Gwyneth Paltrow x Cassie Holmes: Does More Free Time Make Us Happier?
Cassie Holmes is a professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and author of Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most. In this episode, she explains why having more free time doesn’t necessarily make our lives more meaningful, ... Show More
57m 8s
Jul 2023
Ask Ashley: Stop Caring So Much About What Others Think, Getting Revenge On Someone Who Hurt You & How To Enjoy Life When Life Happens
This week we're answering more of your questions! Ashley gives some solid advice on how to get revenge on someone who has hurt you, cheating & infidelity, and letting go of trying to control others. She talks not spending so much time caring about what others think, and learning ... Show More
24m 16s
<p>I’m excited to revisit this conversation with Annie Duke to the show to talk about her book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4oFNTqY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices</em></a>. Annie is a former professional poke ... Show More
<p><strong>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</strong></p> <p><strong>---</strong></p> <p>What if one of the keys to happiness is how intentional you are with your time?</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Ashle ... Show More
