Before Breakfast
Episodes
The New Corner Office: Save brainpower for important stuff
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steward your energy by making Monday decisions automaticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Watch TV wisely
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to enjoy TV without it taking over your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be famous for something
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be known for something a little offbeatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
When you're running late, communicate
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let people know you're late as soon as you know you're lateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Find a formula
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In praise of no-brainer rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holly Frey In Conversation With Seneca Women to Hear Winner: Dahlia Wilde
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holly Frey, host of Stuff You Missed in History Class, sits down with Dahlia Wilde, one of the ten winners of Seneca Women to Hear: Search for the Nex...
Get to know one bit of nature
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Revisit a place often to watch the seasons changeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make one spot a haven
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can't always control other people's messesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Work outside
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
See your projects in (literally) a different lightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Wasting time
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to waste time? Laura offers a new definition of what it means to be productive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One way to worry less
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Remember how many problems you have solvedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dwell in the past
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Actively recall happy memoriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Put it on repeat
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choose something to listen to again and againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No response needed
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't burden those going through tough timesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The next time you see me
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An easy way to hold yourself accountableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Curate your view
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pay attention to what’s outside your windowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Give yourself a bedtime
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More sleep is life-changing. If you can’t sleep in, here’s your next best option.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Schedule time for follow up
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings aren't over when they endSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You can probably learn
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most skills are learnable in timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Short form, long form
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to make your morning routine sustainableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understand your weekly rhythms
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Match the right work to the right timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gift wrap your work
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pay attention to how you present thingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Put a lid on it
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never spill your coffee, or have it go cold, againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Make time for friends
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Time spent with friends feels magical. Here’s how to build more of it into your life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan a closing ceremony
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Acknowledge endings so you can move forwardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choose a rain date
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything important needs a back-up slotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bring good news
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Build the habit of noting what's going rightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brag about a colleague
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The best way to show you're on a winning teamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What you don't know can't distract you
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Limit incoming information so you can get more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Choose a work theme song
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ease transitions, and pump yourself up for the workday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Mix and match a morning routine
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make steady progress toward multiple goalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Do you miss it?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not everything that's lost must be replacedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What for, why now, what else
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be mindful of why you are picking up your phoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Revisit a familiar book
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
End a reading slump by re-reading something goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Throw your own party
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take the initiative to celebrate good momentsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
You work with people
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's usually another human being on the other endSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Master the art of rescheduling
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to move commitments consideratelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to quit the snooze button
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find more time in your day — and sleep better — by learning how to kick the snooze button habit for good.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Build it before you need it
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Asking what can go wrong means more will go rightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try some work puttering time
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leave some space for trying things outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Just get going and see what happens
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't need to feel motivated to get startedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plus one
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to create more social time without tying up your calendarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Efficiency is anticipation
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking forward can save time and moneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Learn the phonetic alphabet
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the phone a lot? Be understoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: How to ‘have it all’
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work and life don’t have to be in oppositionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Let go of meeting FOMO
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can contribute without being presentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Look ahead a week or two
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure you know about anything major coming upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's just a phase
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Embrace the fact that nothing lasts foreverSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The paradox of the junk drawer
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How an 'other' category makes organization possibleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Work smart when working after hours
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Intentions and boundaries keep work in its placeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Display a work memento
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to feel connected to your colleagues and your purposeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Don't let criticism sting
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A listener asks how to shrug off unhelpful feedbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Try a double header
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Combine meetings to free up spaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stay in touch
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People from your past can make things happen in the futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Make screen-free fun more tempting
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Level the playing fieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On a scale of 1 to 10
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Figure out how much everyone really caresSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Be a person who does fun stuff
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Change the story you tell about yourselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Use a “done” list
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hold yourself accountable and celebrate what you've accomplishedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Use ‘shadow values’ in your favor
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding people’s secret motivations is powerful See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't wait to apologize
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Making amends fast can save a relationshipSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Log your pauses
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take smart breaks, not unintentional onesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
50 not 60
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shorten meetings a little to stay on trackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If that's the worst thing
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep minor annoyances in perspectiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: It doesn’t hurt to ask
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People are more likely to help than you thinkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: See what gets thrown away
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Save money and waste less by monitoring what you throw outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Write your own quarterly report
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why you should reflect on life every 90 daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Take the friendship challenge
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be more social for the next 30 daysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fix the known bugs
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let little annoyances lingerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1000 more steps
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aim to move just a little bit moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How to amortize time
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You can prepare when something time-consuming is coming upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Corner Office: Create your own soundscape
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Choose your work soundtrack to get more doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Second Cup: Borrow a hobby
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try out new ways to spend your free time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Upgrade your home screen
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Set a positive tone for the daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don't text while moving
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stay safe and give yourself space to thinkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Plan for distracted days
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to stay productive when there won't be focused time Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/li...
Start with today
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Organize the current mess before clearing a backlog Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listen...
Don't reward looking busy
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Create a culture that rewards getting things done Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener...
The New Corner Office: Discomfort is distracting
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ergonomic tweaks can make it easier to focus Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Second Cup: Gossip for good
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let people overhear you say nice things about them Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listene...
Close the loop
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let people know what worked and what didn't Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Make your own luck
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to bring more opportunity into your life Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Only one at a time
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Limiting treats can stretch out your enjoyment Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Purposeful presence
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Make sure there's a good reason for being where you are Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/li...
What makes an experience good
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Know the highlights, so you can make sure they happen Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/list...
The New Corner Office: Connect beyond social media
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spend more time with real friends and colleagues Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener ...
Second Cup: Maybe you don’t want to
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There could be a reason you keep pushing something forward Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com...
Summer Fridays aren't just for summer
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The case for a slightly shorter workweek Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
Everyone can have their fun
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plan weekends with lots to look forward to Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Pare down your inventory
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's satisfying to use up what you have Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Admiring without aspiring
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to attempt what others do well Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for...
No one is busy at 5 a.m.
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unusual times might be the best times to get together Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/list...
The New Corner Office: If you want to keep working from home
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to negotiate a long term remote set-up Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr...
Second Cup: Try a Sunday basket
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A smart technique to stop dropping the ball Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Label your emails
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let recipients know what they're in for Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Notice favorite colors
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An easy way to be thoughtful Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
When you wake before your alarm
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take advantage of unexpected time Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Your 2500 books
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to figure out what's worth reading Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Pay yourself a commission
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to make annoying money tasks feel worthwhile Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener ...
The New Corner Office: Spin a good story
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to describe your career journey Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Second Cup: Change your clocks, nudge new habits
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you need to do twice a year? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...