Before Breakfast
Episodes
Make a plan for anything that's use-it-or-lose-it
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy your benefits all year longSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Out with the old
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get rid of items that never wind up in your regular rotationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Plan your check in times
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make plans now to review your annual goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Do your processes reflect your past or your present?
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure your regular rituals still make senseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Budget time for transitions
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Major life changes will take time, so it's best to build that into your scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Light up your winter
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leave those holiday lights up until springSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Boosting endurance, with Dr. James Hewitt
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Human performance scientist Dr. James Hewitt shares tips for being productive over the long haulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try the analog version
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Re-create your favorite digital leisure in the real worldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to sleep in on a weekday
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can re-create slow weekend wake-ups, even during the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Don't waste the daylight
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In winter, consider changing your schedule so you can see the sunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: You have time to be human
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If a few minutes would make you feel a lot better, take themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Know what you're good at
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pay attention when people compliment youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a 'good morning' routine
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Start the day with connection and good cheerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seeing possibilities, with Lisa Canning
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former HGTV designer, coach, and mom of 11 Lisa Canning talks routines and the holidaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
January comes right after December
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let events and deadlines in early January catch you by surpriseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prepare for the week after Christmas
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stretch out the fun, and avoid cabin feverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: You don't have to explain
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People are too busy worrying about their own lives to worry about yoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Create small miracles
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Look for ways to do little favors for people in your networkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a DIY day
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Even on weekends, everyone can make their own funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a collaborative riff
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to make small talk more creativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan to control the chaos, with Sarah Hart-Unger
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Hart-Unger, author of Best Laid Plans, shares strategies for effective planningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What would you do if I weren't here?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nudge people to figure out how they'd do things in your absenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be well-rounded
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adults, like kids, need a variety of activities to make life feel funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: What's the big deal?
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why people are so drawn to their passionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Find your first question
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bypass the small talk and form quick connectionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make your own birthday fun
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take the initiative to celebrate the special days in your lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask who needs to be involved
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Streamline decisions by involving as few people as is reasonableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fitting big goals in a busy life, with Nicholas Thompson
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of The Atlantic Nicholas Thompson shares how he builds training for ultramarathons into his scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...
You get to choose
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You do not need to stick with optional activitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The secret to sticking with things
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big projects become doable when each step is easy and (relatively) pleasantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Make little moments festive
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Add some holiday spirit to everyday lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Build in life maintenance time
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing your life and your household is a real job that takes real space in a scheduleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shop more mindfully
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How to make sure holiday sales are actually saving you moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What do you want to be grateful for?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude can be a pro-active practiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Redefining productivity, with Natalie Nixon
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Nixon, CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, shares how to move, think, and rest throughout the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A task is a noun plus a verb
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A clear to-do list tells you exactly what you need to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Figure out how much time is actually available
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only a few hours of each workday will be available for anything beyond the routineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: This is resolution preseason
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practice your goals to increase the chances of successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Someday you'll be telling this story
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This mindset can make a long process less discouragingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wishes for the week
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ask people what they'd like to see happen and you can probably make wishes come trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It doesn't always have to be you
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone benefits from a broad support systemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waste less time, with Megan Sumrell
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Time management expert and host of the Work + Life Harmony podcast Megan Sumrell shares systems for feeling less overwhelmedSee omnystudio.com/listene...
Don't leave without scheduling the next time
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get it on your calendar if you want to make it happenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make your holiday fun list
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Figure out what memories you'd like to make, and when you'll make themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Unplug to get things done
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fight procrastination by turning off digital distractionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: If you've got the aspirin
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Help people see why they need what you're offeringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's your recipe for a good weekend?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Figure out what you'd enjoy most, so every weekend can include your favoritesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upgrade your defaults
13 Nov 2025
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Make sure your habits are serving youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Editing your life, with Christine Koh
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Koh, host of the Edit Your Life podcast, shares tips for making the most of our timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 minutes can change your evenings
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Setting one intention can make weekday evenings more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just one idea gets you started
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One idea, executed well, can send you off on new adventuresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Think savory for the holidays
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Second Cup: Choose a gift of the year
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giving everyone something similar can be thoughtful-- and fastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When you look back on this year
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think about what you want to remember, so you can make these priorities happenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prep for weekend downtime
06 Nov 2025
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Go into your weekends with ideas for low-key funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Making the most of our time, with Lewis Hatchett
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis Hatchett, a former pro cricket player and host of the MindStrong podcast, shares his strategies for successSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Here's what I'm excited about
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let people know what you're excited about, so they can get excited tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What to do with a time windfall
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make the most of unexpected free timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Often, rather than always
02 Nov 2025
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Most of the time is usually good enoughSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Switch up your exercise routine
01 Nov 2025
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A little variety can keep you engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Save your symptoms for the doctor
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Health ailments don't need to dominate every conversationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Share low stakes hot takes
30 Oct 2025
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Get people talking by figuring out what unimportant matters get them worked upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Creating excellent conversations, with Charles Duhigg
29 Oct 2025
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Communcations expert Charles Duhigg shares tips for making conversations more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is it for now or forever?
28 Oct 2025
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A new normal requires a different approach than a temporary time crunchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Conversation breeds conversation
27 Oct 2025
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The more you talk with people, the more you have to talk aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Be smart about your fears
26 Oct 2025
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Sometimes fears are usefulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Study ahead of time
25 Oct 2025
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Preparation makes experiences more enjoyableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make friends for your ideas
24 Oct 2025
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Socialize your ideas with people before you propose them formallySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inspiration is a discipline
23 Oct 2025
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Surround yourself with great inputs to produce excellent resultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coping with digital exhaustion, with Paul Leonardi
22 Oct 2025
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Professor Paul Leonardi share how to turn down the digital noiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leave criticism to the critics
21 Oct 2025
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Focus on building others up, rather than tearing them downSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Go on a lunchtime adventure
20 Oct 2025
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Make your workdays a little more memorableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Theme parties aren't just for kids
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Give your gatherings a purpose and have more funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Spend a night on memory lane
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make an ordinary evening special with intentional nostalgiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Now is good
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seize them moment and save yourself a lot of scheduling workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nothing stays in the sink
16 Oct 2025
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The secret to keeping a kitchen reasonably cleanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thriving through challenge, with Jenny Marrs
15 Oct 2025
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HGTV host Jenny Marrs shares how to be patient, and how to manage a complex lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Put travel time on the calendar
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting places takes time, so it's best to account for itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Avoid special instructions
13 Oct 2025
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Think hard about bringing high maintenance items into your lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: A good week starts on Friday
12 Oct 2025
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Set yourself up for successSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to get 8 hours of sleep
11 Oct 2025
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Great days start the night beforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't be surprised by ants at a picnic
10 Oct 2025
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Little annoyances are often predictable, so plan for themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best souvenirs tell stories
09 Oct 2025
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Look for souvenirs that actually help you remember a tripSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time management for mortals, with Oliver Burkeman
08 Oct 2025
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Author Oliver Burkeman shares how to be effective while accepting our limitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pair a head task with a body task
07 Oct 2025
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How to multi-task wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make your schedule more resilient
06 Oct 2025
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Layers of back-up options make life less stressfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Substance first, balance after that
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seek out work you love, then negotiate the restSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Write for the ear
04 Oct 2025
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Make your writing better by reading it out loudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Instead of what's new
03 Oct 2025
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What to ask to make sure you learn useful informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find your family visiting groove
02 Oct 2025
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Choose a regular cadence for getting together with loved onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surviving bad bosses, with Mita Mallick
01 Oct 2025
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Career expert Mita Mallick shares how to deal with bad managers, and how to become a good oneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Out of your head and back to work
30 Sep 2025
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How to deal with distractions during deep work timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can still win the year
29 Sep 2025
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You still have time to accomplish your big goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Do you come out for it or against it?
28 Sep 2025
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Before you write, know what you mean to saySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Make it shorter, make it better
27 Sep 2025
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Most writing improves when you cut unneeded wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ten minutes still counts
26 Sep 2025
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Even a little bit tends to be better than nothingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Appreciation helps, even when you can't
25 Sep 2025
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Sincere thanks can reduce resentmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to lighten the mental load, with Allison Daminger
24 Sep 2025
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The author of What's On Her Mind talks about sharing and reducing organizational work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to say what you do
23 Sep 2025
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A simple way to talk about your work, and why it mattersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get out of the house
22 Sep 2025
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Even if you don't have to, getting out in the world can be wiseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.