Before Breakfast
Episodes
The New Corner Office: Try it out
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Print more photos
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get pictures off your phone and on your wallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embrace temporary habits
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to do something forever to reap the benefitsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dawn follows dark
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In any low point, the odds are good that things will get betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look at the plan to follow the plan
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Keep your day's intentions somewhere you can see themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Win big on Monday morning
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plan your most important work for the beginning of the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Don’t write off Friday afternoons
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Turn Fridays into your most productive day of the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Put it on repeat
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choose something to listen to again and againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think flexitarian
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Set disciplined defaults, but leave some wiggle roomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fun at home doesn't have to be free
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Entertainment is entertainment, wherever you spend the moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark the 12 days of Christmas
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Look for presents that can be enjoyed past the holidaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give gifts that last
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Look for presents that can be enjoyed past the holidaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be merry and bright
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being in a good mood is a gift to everyone around youSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Have a go-to second workspace
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Change your location, change your mindsetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: One way to worry less
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember how many problems you have solvedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sometimes you need a spare tire
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A temporary solution buys you time to make the right long-term choiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Note why it didn’t work
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make it easier for your family to get togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You count
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you need a spare tireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to split the holidays
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make it easier for your family to get togetherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send birthday wishes
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let people know you care on their special daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Make the most of a virtual conference
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tips for learning and networking, even nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Gift wrap your work
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pay attention to how you present thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Finish the job
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once you've started, completing a task might be more efficient than stoppingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thank you for bringing that to my attention
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to acknowledge feedback, even if you can’t always use itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Think could, not should
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking through options is more productive than feeling guiltySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What did you get done?
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Focus on results, not hours workedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weekends are real days too
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weekday hours aren't more important than other hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: How to limit kid interruptions
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work well when older kids are homeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Schedule time for follow up
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings aren't over when they endSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to get rich quicker
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel and Matt from How to Money share how low cost funds can save you a lotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Watch those recurring fees
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel and Matt from How to Money share tips for keeping tabs on money leaksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to create an emergency fund
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joel and Matt from How to Money share practical tips for stashing some cashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Day by day
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A time for planning means you don't always need to be planningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plant seeds to enjoy the harvest
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make time for work that just might lead to something bigSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Battle energy vampires
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cope with tasks and people you find drainingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Why time matters
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Figure out how to welcome people into an event that's already happeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give a subscription
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The printed word makes a great year-long giftSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan to present what you learned
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask how you'd share knowledge so you pick up moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make function fun
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Add delight to everyday objectsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upgrade your introductions
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Share information or resources, rather than "fun facts"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
See the light
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plan ahead in winter to enjoy daylight hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Embrace your weekends
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to relax when weekdays and weekends look similarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Plan for latecomers
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Figure out how to welcome people into an event that's already happeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't be a bad boss of yourself
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be the kind of manager you'd love to haveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take a 36-hour vacation
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting away doesn't require taking time off workSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have something to say
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think about answers to common questions ahead of timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host a swap
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Save money, reduce waste, and build a communitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look out the window first
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clear your mind before clearing your inboxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: The remote worker is in
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be more effective with semi-regular hoursSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Have more fun in line
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make the most of lines you can't avoid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three ways to meet your happiness needs
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The right experiences can make any workday betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have a weekly calendar meeting
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Set a time to coordinate logisticsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You're perfect for this job
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tell people why you're choosing themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host a virtual toast
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate with far-flung friendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Say thank you more than please
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aim for the right gratitude rationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Learn the phonetic alphabet
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the phone a lot? Be understoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Revisit a familiar book
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
End a reading slump by re-reading something goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Check the weather
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A simple way to feel more preparedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is always downtime
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even busy schedules still feature unstructured timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if you do, what if you don't
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weigh the benefits and costs when deciding to take actionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The best idea you never pursued
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask what ideas you and others still have brewingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The year isn't over yet
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have plenty of time to achieve your goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Re-create the water cooler
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How one team stays connectedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: What for, why now, what else
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be mindful of why you are picking up your phoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You chose this
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep job stress in checkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prepare for a grief anniversary
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Know what you'll do when the calendar comes aroundSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep your Legos
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Save creative work you can't use right nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just get to three
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often can be more doable than alwaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feed your mind
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be sure to consume whatever you aim to produceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Quit conference call multi-tasking
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to pay attention when it’s easier not toSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Do you miss it
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not everything that's lost must be replacedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How not to crash on weekends
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't build up a sleep debt during the weekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One way to battle burnout
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fight exhaustion by becoming more engaged with lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take the pumpkin challenge
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Embrace silly seasonal funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Life is lived in Tuesdays
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To enjoy life more, upgrade your normal daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Self help can be helpful
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Books are a low-cost way to boost motivationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Give your office life with plants
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make any workspace feel warm and welcomingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: When you wake before your alarm
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take advantage of unexpected timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be ready, not crazy busy
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Use strategies from emergency rooms to handle stressful timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try combination adventures
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get people out the door by making sure everyone will have funSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Calculate how much time is left
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to make ordinary moments more meaningfulSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dress for the joy you want
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bright colors and patterns can lift your moodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Keep chores in check
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Batch tasks to keep them from taking over your lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Make a new hire feel welcome
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What to do on a virtual colleague’s first daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Plan your weeks on Fridays
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This simple planning habit changed Laura’s life, and it can change yours too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Use more of the hoop
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Success shouldn’t require perfectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work against something
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Righteous anger can spur incredible creativitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You don't have to love it from day one
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Follow your passion? Turns out it can grow over timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Confirm addresses
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One practical reason to reach outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to take criticism in stride
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Separate helpful feedback from unhelpful attacksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Plan your breaks
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Create an intentional template for your day to get more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: You don't have to finish
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If something is supposed to be fun, make sure it isSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to feel less overwhelmed
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having a plan makes tough weeks feel doableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try the 3-hour rule
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make time for deep work and all the little tasks tooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pin down what makes you miserable
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing what you don't like at work can make things betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Collect pithy praise
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Short testimonials help make your caseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Give yourself a budget
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spending mindfully can be better than not spending at allSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Ask how you can help
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reaching out solves problems and opens up opportunitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Borrow before you buy
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to stop clutter before it startsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.