Show Notes
Laura Vanderkam is a time management expert and bestselling author. Why do so many people feel time-starved—even when they technically have more freedom than ever? Are we really as busy as we think? And how can we design a week that actually reflects what matters most? Expect to learn why most people overestimate how busy they are, how tracking your time reveals hidden patterns of fulfilment or frustration, what high performers do differently with their 168 hours, how to stop reacting to life and start designing it, the myth of balance and what to aim for instead, why “core competencies” matter more than routines, how to build a sustainable schedule without burning out, and how small changes in how we spend time can change everything—and much more. 00:00 - Why Most People Feel Time-Starved 03:12 - The Truth About How Busy You Really Are 06:25 - What Happens When You Track Your Time for a Week 09:44 - The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 12:56 - Why Time Management Isn’t About Being Efficient 15:40 - “Core Competencies” and How They Reshape Your Schedule 18:18 - How to Make Time for What Actually Matters 21:06 - The Most Common Time Traps We Fall Into 24:22 - Designing Your Week Like a High Performer 27:00 - The Myth of Balance and What to Aim for Instead 30:10 - The Hidden Emotional Side of Time Management 33:27 - Micro Habits That Make a Macro Difference 36:42 - How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Time Off 39:58 - Why Structure Creates Freedom 43:15 - The Power of Anchoring Rituals in Your Day 46:23 - What Successful People Do with Their Mornings 49:32 - Saying No: The Most Underrated Time Skill 52:11 - Time Management for Parents & Caregivers 55:25 - Can You Really Do It All? 58:49 - Laura’s Advice to Anyone Who Feels Overwhelmed
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