How To Get Sh*t Done Without Being Busy
About This Episode
Shaan Puri breaks down his 'unscheduled life' philosophy, explaining how he transitioned from a cluttered manager's calendar to a flexible maker's schedule focused on deep work and spontaneity. The episode explores strategies for identifying daily priorities, managing professional expectations, and using time-blocking to ensure personal goals are met.
Episode Description
Show Notes
- 0:00The joy of an unscheduled life
- 01:56Maker vs manager schedule
- 02:32Working in intentional spaces
- 04:59Living without a to-do list
- 05:27Reverse engineer your ideal day
- 8:26"Show me your calendar and I'll show you your priorities"
- 09:19Name your top 3 (quarterly)
- 12:56Disable distractions
- 13:33Be effective, not efficient
- 14:55Do the big thing first
- 16:30No loser works out at 7:00 am
- 17:47The barbell strategy for building relationships
- 20:17No as a default mode
- 21:04Accepting the trade-offs
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Key Takeaways
Transition to a 'Maker Schedule' by breaking your day into 90-minute sprints for high-impact work, leaving the surrounding time open for spontaneous opportunities.
Identify 'One Big Thing' every morning that would make the day a win and complete that task first before addressing emails or minor requests.
Implement a 'Barbell Strategy' for networking: use quick, low-effort text messages for casual check-ins, but reserve full half-days or full days for deep, high-quality interactions.