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Before Breakfast

Holidays and birthdays aren't surprises

Consensus doesn't necessarily maximize happiness.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Second Cup: Don't go for the least common denominator

A formula for creating a balanced lifeSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Second Cup: Something active, something creative

It's better to be curious than to show off what you knowSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Be a learn-it-all

Over time, work will take less timeSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Enjoy your efficiency dividend

Everyone likes different thingsSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Feedback is about the person giving it

Limit the number of people in the roomSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Meetings don't need spectators

Make administrative tasks more efficient and pleasantSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Keep your office supplies handy

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Second Cup: Plan it in, do it anyway

This week's episodes are about putting things off — including why we all do it.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Second Cup: Why we procrastinate

Get more out of your days offSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Treat this weekend like a vacation

Education

Self-Improvement

In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.