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The time rules you didn’t know were running your life according to Chris Guillebeau (Part 2)

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So much of how we spend our time is shaped by invisible rules we never agreed to. From how often you check email to how long you take to reply, these “time rules” run in the background - until you stop to question them.

In part two of this conversation, New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau joins me to talk about how to break free from these hidden rules and why living well beats chasing productivity hacks any day.

Chris shares the question that helps him reset when he feels stuck, the “eighth day of the week” exercise that can change how you use your time, and his take on why the system or app you use doesn’t really matter.

In this episode, Chris and I talk about:

  • The “eighth day of the week” exercise for making time for what matters
  • How to spot the hidden “time rules” running your life
  • The 40-minute reflection rule that helps Chris stay on track
  • Why Chris believes the greatest productivity hack is to love what you do
  • How to decide what really matters—day by day, moment by moment

Key Quotes:

“I thought I was getting better at the wrong things.”

“The greatest productivity hack is to love what you do.”

“How valuable were my last 40 minutes?”

“Did today matter?”

Connect with Chris on Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn and his website, Listen to his podcast Side Hustle School, and check out his latest book Time Anxiety.

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe

Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at [email protected]

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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So much of how we spend our time is shaped by invisible rules we never agreed to. From how often you check email to how long you take to reply, these “time rules” run in the background - until you stop to question them.

In part two of this conversation, New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau joins me to talk about how to break free from these hidden rules and why living well beats chasing productivity hacks any day.

Chris shares the question that helps him reset when he feels stuck, the “eighth day of the week” exercise that can change how you use your time, and his take on why the system or app you use doesn’t really matter.

In this episode, Chris and I talk about:

  • The “eighth day of the week” exercise for making time for what matters
  • How to spot the hidden “time rules” running your life
  • The 40-minute reflection rule that helps Chris stay on track
  • Why Chris believes the greatest productivity hack is to love what you do
  • How to decide what really matters—day by day, moment by moment

Key Quotes:

“I thought I was getting better at the wrong things.”

“The greatest productivity hack is to love what you do.”

“How valuable were my last 40 minutes?”

“Did today matter?”

Connect with Chris on Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn and his website, Listen to his podcast Side Hustle School, and check out his latest book Time Anxiety.

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe

Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at [email protected]

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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