Does your calendar control you?
When I mention Valhalla Ascend — my men’s retreat in May — CEOs often reply that they don’t have time..
“IF I can find the time, I’m in!” But it’s not a “time” problem. We all have 24 hours in a day.
It’s a calendar problem.
The issue isn’t hours. It’s desigining your calendar well enough to create time.
Implement these 3 easy hacks to create that time:
1. Protect your mornings for deep thinking.
Use your highest-energy hours for strategy and work that delivers shareholder value. Not email. Over the long-term, you accomplish much more.
2. Use the afternoon energy dip intentionally.
Energy drops after lunch. Don’t fight it. Stack less important meetings or group conference calls there. Even better — a workout between 2–4pm is a great reset.
3. Meetings are now only 30 minutes.
The 1-hour meeting is a relic of the past. Most conversations only need half the time. If a topic needs more time, just schedule another block!
Try it for two weeks. You won’t go back.
Creating time means designing a simple system that leverages your time. For now, your calendar is that system, so treat it like one.
warmly,
Navin
P.S. If you’re curious about Valhalla Ascend, just know that we will NOT be sacrificing a goat (to eat, obviously) this year. Sorry to disappoint you and the Gods.
