Before Breakfast

Know why your work matters

31 Mar 2023

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Make work more meaningful by naming the deeper motivationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

30 Mar 2023

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Hi, Before Breakfast fans! Listen to Inner Cosmos hosted by David Eagleman! Neuroscientist David Eagleman tackles the big and totally unexpected quest...

Follow the one inch rule

30 Mar 2023

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Don't let small mistakes undermine your good workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get close to get close

29 Mar 2023

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Spend more time around people you'd like to get to know betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make time for you a habit

28 Mar 2023

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Create the space for figuring out your passionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make an old adventure new again

27 Mar 2023

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How to introduce novelty into something you've done beforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Learn to love leftovers

26 Mar 2023

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Eat better and save time tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Look for the garbage cans

25 Mar 2023

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How to tell what is real and what isn'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Invite a yes, not a no

24 Mar 2023

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Ask questions that elicit the answer you wantSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try a virtual lunch

23 Mar 2023

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Stay connected with far-flung friends and familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where would you look for it?

22 Mar 2023

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A simple question helps give everything a homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Re-assess your safety nets

21 Mar 2023

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What makes you braver, and what is holding you back?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make a moonshot map

20 Mar 2023

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Plot how to get from where you are to where you want to beSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: You can do a lot in 25 minutes

19 Mar 2023

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Why some people love the Pomodoro TechniqueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Don't yuck a yum

18 Mar 2023

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One way to make what needs to happen happenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use name tags

17 Mar 2023

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Make sure everyone knows who is whoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reminding isn't nagging

16 Mar 2023

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Most people appreciate a polite follow-upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laugh out loud

15 Mar 2023

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Laughter is the best medicine -- and one you can take frequentlySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like all but 20 percent

14 Mar 2023

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No job is perfect, but much of it should be goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Efficiency isn't everything

13 Mar 2023

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Feel free to linger in what you enjoySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Enjoy summer Fridays

12 Mar 2023

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Consciously end early to avoid wasting timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: In a fog, Try sleeping more

11 Mar 2023

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A surefire way to keep your brain sharpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do some rather than none

10 Mar 2023

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Commit to keeping the habit goingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gather with an agenda

09 Mar 2023

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Get togethers with friends and family need intentions tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Weird Finance with Paco De Leon

08 Mar 2023

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Introducing a brand new podcast about money, Weird Finance. You can listen to our teaser right here. And tune in on February 19th , for our first full...

Watch for bottlenecks

08 Mar 2023

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Let people know when timeliness countsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you're too tired to read

07 Mar 2023

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Have a plan for low-energy hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make yourself replaceable

06 Mar 2023

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Make sure other people can do what you doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Buy time now or later

05 Mar 2023

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A listener asks whether to invest in her business or save for retirementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Find an anchor date

04 Mar 2023

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One way to make what needs to happen happenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedule yourself first

03 Mar 2023

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How to make sure you do the workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad news doesn't improve with age

02 Mar 2023

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Don't delay sharing information that someone needs to knowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can always quit tomorrow

01 Mar 2023

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Try sticking with your new habit for one more daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be virtually accountable

28 Feb 2023

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How to make sure you do the workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give compliments that last

27 Feb 2023

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Highlight what the other person values mostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: You’re more productive than you think

26 Feb 2023

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Feeling frazzled? Focus on the big pictureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Let your mind wander

25 Feb 2023

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How to be more creativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recession-proof your life

24 Feb 2023

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How to stay sane amid economic tumultSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burst your bubble

23 Feb 2023

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Seek out people with different lives and experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know your benefits

22 Feb 2023

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Don't leave potential compensation on the tableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every square foot, every day

21 Feb 2023

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Find everyday uses for every space in your homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revisit your old work

20 Feb 2023

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Don't leave potential compensation on the tableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Why and how to start a podcast

19 Feb 2023

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A fun way to build your reputation and networkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Good coffee, good mornings

18 Feb 2023

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Go ahead and enjoy that mind-focusing cupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy your library

17 Feb 2023

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Use resources beyond checking out booksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One task per weekend

16 Feb 2023

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How to make progress and not get overwhelmedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who else has solved this problem?

15 Feb 2023

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Borrow someone else's solutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connect, connect, connect

14 Feb 2023

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Every relationship benefits from frequencySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are you looking forward to?

13 Feb 2023

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Positive anticipation can change your outlook on lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Seek out feedback

12 Feb 2023

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Want to improve? Ask for adviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Commit to a 2020(3) must-read

11 Feb 2023

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Make this the year to cross one classic off your listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do a safety check

10 Feb 2023

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Don't be caught unpreparedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take notes

09 Feb 2023

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Write down the advice you get so you remember itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not just a weekend warrior

08 Feb 2023

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How to introduce exercise into your weekdaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Make some time a specific time

07 Feb 2023

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Get it on the calendar to get it doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What not to track

06 Feb 2023

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Measuring and monitoring should help you, not hurt youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Embrace a 10-minute news limit

05 Feb 2023

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How to stay productive even in challenging timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Stop using the word busy

04 Feb 2023

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“Busy” is not a synonym for “fine.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Any questions or concerns?

03 Feb 2023

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Keep a list of topics to bring up at your appointmentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keep your hands clean

02 Feb 2023

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One way to be less miserable in winterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Add an extra hour

01 Feb 2023

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Just one more hour of practice can make a big differenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picture a tranquil Tuesday

31 Jan 2023

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Envision a realistic ideal day to make it a realitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use the tomorrow test

30 Jan 2023

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Don't commit your future self to things you wouldn't do soonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Never eat lunch alone

29 Jan 2023

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Nurture connections over meals — even virtual onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Keep your to-do list short

28 Jan 2023

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The secret to happiness is making sure expectations match reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023-01-27-before-breakfast-Budget for happiness

27 Jan 2023

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Changing the normal proportions creates possibilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decide it all at once

26 Jan 2023

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Be efficient and give everyone something to look forward toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do a gift debrief

25 Jan 2023

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Figure out what worked and what didn'tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get out when it's good

24 Jan 2023

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Make the most of unseasonably warm daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collect your family's 100 dreams

23 Jan 2023

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Ask your crew what they'd like to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Move by 3 p.m.

22 Jan 2023

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Wherever you work, a little exercise can make the day feel betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Be a better listener

21 Jan 2023

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Enjoy conversations more by ending this one bad habit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take a nap

20 Jan 2023

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A quick doze can ward off hours of draggingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 habits, 9 weeks

19 Jan 2023

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Change your life in a few short monthsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let your no be no

18 Jan 2023

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Don't burn bridges with extra explanationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let Santa take you out to dinner

17 Jan 2023

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Use your gift cards this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is just a memory

16 Jan 2023

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Plan to do more memorable thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Make a ‘later’ list

15 Jan 2023

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The real secret to staying focusedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: How to be more persistent

14 Jan 2023

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Rewrite your story to view disappointment in context.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Use the headline test

13 Jan 2023

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Ask how others will perceive your decisionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you still who you say you are?

12 Jan 2023

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Check all your online bios and photosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try someone new

11 Jan 2023

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Give newcomers real responsibilitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is it

10 Jan 2023

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Life isn’t just about checking things off a listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anything is good

09 Jan 2023

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There is no such thing as productivity debtSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A New Corner Office: Get a life

08 Jan 2023

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A project outside work can make you more relaxed and efficientSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Pair little tasks

07 Jan 2023

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Make good habits automatic with this one simple trick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See where the time really goes

06 Jan 2023

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Make wise time choices in the new yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Request control

05 Jan 2023

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How to take over a project that's not going wellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe it's just your job

04 Jan 2023

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There might be something better out thereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hip hip hoorays

03 Jan 2023

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Find ready ways to celebrateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Start a reading project

02 Jan 2023

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Read something challenging, a little bit at a timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Your backdrop is your personal brand

01 Jan 2023

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Seize the opportunity to show who you areSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: Get it out of your head

31 Dec 2022

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A listener shares the list-making strategy that helps her feel less busy while getting more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Develop a signature bake

30 Dec 2022

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Perfect a treat you'll be happy to shareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embrace every fresh start

29 Dec 2022

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Any day can be like New Year's DaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would the butler do?

28 Dec 2022

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One way to think about productivity strategiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work slower

27 Dec 2022

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Stave off burnout by becoming more engagedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turn down the volume

26 Dec 2022

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Don't overstimulate yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Corner Office: Try it out

25 Dec 2022

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Adopt an experimental mindset, and assume the bestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Second Cup: What makes a good morning routine

24 Dec 2022

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Mornings are a great time for getting things done. A few smart strategies will make you excited to get out of bed.See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...