12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

12 Tactics to Make More Time EVERY Day with Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

Author: Chris Hutchins July 24, 2024 Duration: 59:04
#185: Learn a proven 4-step framework to create more time in your day for whatever matters most. In this episode, Jake and John share tactics to highlight your priorities, maintain laser focus, energize with healthy habits, and reflect in order to continuously improve and transform your life. Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky are the authors of the best-selling books Sprint and Make Time, and co-founders of Character, a venture capital firm. Previously, they were partners at Google Ventures and design leads at Google where worked on apps like Gmail and YouTube. Link to Full Show Notes: https://allthehacks.com/make-time-jake-knapp-john-zeratsky Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Shopify: $1/month trial for the easiest e-commerce platform Greenlight: First month free on a debit card and money app to raise financially smart kids Green Chef: 50% off organic meal kits with code ALLTHEHACKS50 + 20% off next 2 months For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Make Time: Book | Free Notes Template Character | Character Labs Apps: Reclaim Compose Freedom All the Hacks Follow & Review on Apple Podcasts Email for questions, hacks, deals, feedback: podcast@allthehacks.com Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (01:50) What Most People Get Wrong About Managing Time (04:06) Why People Are Struggling With Productivity (05:45) Applying ‘Make Time’ to Your Personal Life (08:14) Busy Bandwagons and Infinity Pools (12:30) The 4 Step 'Make Time' Framework (15:40) How to Start Your Day With a Highlight (20:24) Highlights: Can There Be More Than One? Can They Change? (24:04) Highlight Tactic: Design Your Day (27:38) Highlight Tactic: Batch the Little Stuff (30:34) How Often Should You Look Into Feedback Loops? (31:18) The Most Efficient Ways to Find Laser Focus (35:20) Creating a Distraction-Free Phone (42:00) How to Deal With Attention Residue (46:38) Ways to Create Energy to Recharge Yourself (50:16) Why You Should Leave Your Headphones at Home (51:05) Best Cadence to Take Breaks (53:00) How Jake and John Apply Exercise to Their Lives (56:20) What Can We Do to Reflect? (59:14) Where to Find Jake and John’s Work Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: X | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like there's a smarter, more efficient way to navigate your finances, your travels, and your daily routines? That's the core question driving All the Hacks: Money, Points & Life. Hosted by Chris Hutchins, this podcast is built on a simple, powerful idea: maximizing value doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment. Instead, it's about the strategic choices that free up resources-both money and time-for what truly matters. Chris approaches life as a series of systems to be optimized, drawing from his own experience saving millions through meticulous analysis. The conversations here are practical and wide-ranging, moving seamlessly from credit card points strategies and investment philosophies to the less tangible hacks for personal fulfillment. You'll hear from a diverse roster of experts and icons, including Tim Ferriss, Tony Hawk, Codie Sanchez, and Gary Vaynerchuk, who all bring their unique perspectives on building wealth and designing a compelling life. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, offering actionable advice you can use immediately, whether it's planning a luxury vacation for a fraction of the cost or rethinking your approach to career and leisure. This isn't just about frugality; it's about unlocking freedom and excitement through smarter decisions. Tune in for a consistently insightful blend of tactical moves and deeper conversations that challenge the conventional trade-offs between spending, saving, and living well.
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