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Chapter Seven
Mission
Mission
To intentionally plan and allocate our time in a way that leads to achieving our goals and managing our time effectively, replacing unproductive time with meaningful, goal-driven activities.
Concept
Concept
This chapter focuses on the 168i, or how we ideally wish to spend our 168 hours each week. Building on the previous time audit (168R), we now look to intentionally plan our time towards achieving our goals and ambitions. The aim is to replace wasted or unproductive time with focused, purposeful activities that align with the life we aspire to lead.
Operational Definitions
Operational Definitions
Several key terms are clarified to ensure understanding throughout the book:
168i: An ideal schedule that shows how we want to spend our time to achieve our goals and ambitions.
Structure: A planned arrangement of time to ensure consistent progress.
Ideal Time: The amount of time we wish to dedicate each week toward our goals.
Key Concepts:
168i: Our ideal weekly schedule, mapping out how we want to spend our time to support our personal growth, goals, and ambitions.
Structure: Building a framework that helps us use our time efficiently, balancing responsibilities with progress toward our goals.
Healthy Risk-Taking: Thoughtfully engaging in actions with potential risks, but with a high chance of a positive outcome due to careful planning.
Story
Story
The chapter tells the story of Steve and Amber. Amber was always ahead—graduating early, getting into grad school, and balancing her work and social life seamlessly. Steve, noticing her success, asked how she did it. Amber explained that her approach wasn't magic; it was about consistently setting intentions and following through with a clear plan. Unlike Steve, who often waited for time to appear, Amber intentionally allocated time for her goals. Steve realized that his own lack of structure and intentional planning was holding him back from making real progress.
Lesson
Lesson
The moral of the story is that time management is about setting intentions and deliberately allocating time to progress toward our goals. By visualizing a better use of our time, we increase the chances of achieving our goals. Small, consistent changes in how we manage our time create significant improvements over time.
Plan of Application
Plan of Application
Use the insights from your time audit (168R) to plan an ideal week (168i). Start by setting small, achievable time goals, ensuring that you allocate time for sleep, self-care, and socializing. As you gain clarity on how to shift your time, start implementing these changes into your weekly routine. This will help you build momentum and create a structure that leads to the life you envision.
Exercises
Exercises
Time Mapping: Start with the 168R (current time use) on the left side of a chart and map out the 168i (ideal time use) on the right side. This helps visualize how to shift time from unproductive to productive tasks.
Reallocate Time: Compare the current and ideal columns to determine where changes need to be made. Replace wasted time with activities that align with your goals.
Addition Reading Recommendations Based on Chapter Topic
Addition Reading Recommendations Based on Chapter Topic
"Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams" by Matthew Walker
This may be the most important book of our time. I cannot emphasize this enough, we need sleep and to be the person we want to be, we need to take sleep seriously. I remind myself of this often. Matthew Walker delves into the critical role sleep plays in our cognitive and physical health. By providing great research and evidence on how proper sleep enhances decision-making, creativity, and overall well-being, Walker's insights are invaluable for anyone looking to optimize their daily schedule and being sober minded. This relates directly to the chapter's focus on visualizing an ideal schedule (168i), emphasizing that a well-planned rest cycle is foundational to living our best lives and achieving our desired self.
"The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek appears twice in my list of recommended books on time and purpose because he excels at breaking down complex concepts into digestible insights. I highly recommend exploring his works and talks, as he is a staunch advocate for living meaningful lives. In his book, he introduces the concept of the 'infinite game,' where success isn't about winning or losing but about continuous improvement and resilience. This approach encourages readers to adopt a long-term perspective in both their personal and professional lives, which is essential for setting intentions and planning our time to achieve a sustainable, ideal life.
Many of us set short-term goals and, upon achieving them, often feel aimless. This book guides readers towards a deeper purpose and understanding that striving for long-term contributions to something beyond mere completion is about being more than just an individual; it’s about what we represent. The book’s premise aligns with the chapter’s theme, urging readers to visualize and pursue sustainable and fulfilling objectives that match daily actions with overarching life goals. Simon Sinek's books are consistently engaging and transformative.
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