Your Time, Your Way

Overcoming Project Freeze: How to Start When You Feel Stuck

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safe...

The Chaos Trap: How to Reclaim Control in a Busy Environment

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious t...

Is Time Management Actually a Waste of Time?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's hard to see. When it's calm, everything becomes clear." — Kobe Bryant  Kobe Bryant was definitel...

Stop Drifting: Turn Your 2026 Ideas Into Reality

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back in October, I gave you the five questions to ask yourself before 2026. In this special follow-up episode, I share with you what you can do with t...

Why "Disciplined People" Don't Feel Disciplined

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going."  That’s a quote from one of my favourite people, and a friend of this podca...

When Everything Falls Apart: How to Recover Your Productivity System

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  “When I was Leader of the Opposition in the UK and some time out from an election which we were expected to win, I visited President Clinton at t...

What Matters Most: How to Find—and Defend—Your Priorities

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Prioritise what matters. You can't be everywhere, do everything, and have everything!" That’s a quote from Oprah Winfrey, and it captures the essen...

How a Surgeon, CEO, and Financial Advisor Mastered Their Time

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others." That’s a famous quote from Groucho Marx and encapsulates perfectly wha...

30 Years Later: Rediscovering the Franklin Planner's Hidden Power

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hyrum Smith, the creator of the Franklin planner, once said: "When your daily activities are in concert with your highest priorities, you have a credi...

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before 2026 Begins

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I used to say, ‘I sure hope things will change, ' then I learned that the only way things are going to change for me is when I change." That’s ...

Why Your Ego Is Writing Checks Your Body Can't Cash

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” That is possibly one of Stephen Covey’s most famous...

How to Protect Your Focus Time When Everyone Wants You Now

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I want to begin today’s episode by thanking you for listening to this podcast. Earlier this week, this podcast surpassed one million downloads.  Fo...

Why Your Life Feels Like a Mess (And the 3 Basics That Will Fix It)

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"The real magic lies at the intersection between eating, moving, and sleeping. If you can do all three well, it will improve your daily energy and you...

How to Stay Productive When Everything Changes

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let me take some pressure off. Your problem is not discipline. Your problem is not organization. Your problem is not that you have yet to stumble upon...

The Art of Showing Up Every Single Day

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I'm not gifted. I'm not smarter than everybody else. I'm not stronger. I just have the ability to stick to a plan and not quit.” That’s a quote...

Stop Chasing Work-Life Balance - Do This Instead

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"There's no such thing as work-life balance. There are work-life choices, and you make them, and they have consequences." That’s a quote by former G...

Hobby-Less and Stressed: Why We Need Real Activities Again

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Think of yourself in a concert hall listening to the strains of the sweetest music when you suddenly remember that you forgot to lock your car. You a...

Stop Competing with Computers: Why Slower is Actually Faster

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why."  Eddie Can...

Plans vs. Planning: The Churchill Principle for Real Productivity

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential” That quote from Winston Churchill perfectly captures the dilemma we face when it comes...

From 600 Tasks to 8: How Paper Planning Saved My Sanity

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Word-processing is a normative, standardised tool. Obviously, you can change the page layout and switch fonts, but you cannot invent a form not for...

The Vacation Productivity Paradox: How to Rest AND Get Ahead

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“If you want rest, you have to take it. You have to resist the lure of busyness, make time for rest, take it seriously, and protect it from a world ...

The Power of Mundane: Simple Systems for Complex Lives

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Every morning in SEAL training, my instructors, who at the time were all Vietnam veterans, would show up in my barracks room and the first thing th...

The Time-Based Productivity Revolution: Stop Counting Tasks, Start Managing Time

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

”But the fact remains, with all the changes that have happened in our lifetime—whether we’re “boomers,” “Gen Xers,” “Millennials,” “...

Finding Your Direction When Life Feels Chaotic

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice:...

Whoever Controls Your Calendar Controls You: Mastering Executive Time Management

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“Whoever runs your schedule is the most important person in your world as Leader. You need time to think, time to study and time to get the things d...

From Burned Out to Balanced: The Three Pillars of Productivity

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel you have to push yourself every day just to stay on top of your work? Well, this week I’m looking at why this happens and what you can d...

Half Your Life Is Over—Now What?

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How important is it to develop your Areas of Focus? That’s the question I am answering this week.  You can subscribe to this podcast on:  Podbean ...

Digital Overwhelm? How Getting the Basics Right Changes Everything

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can you preserve simplicity and work at a reasonable pace in an increasingly complex and rushed environment? That’s the question I’m answering...

The Intentional Day: How Top Performers Plan Their Time Differently

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast 369 What’s the most effective time management practice you can adopt today that will transform your productivity? You can subscribe to this ...

Breaking the Backlog Cycle: Never Get Behind Again

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Backlogs. We all have them. But, how do you clear them and then prevent them from happening again? That’s what we’re looking at today.  You can s...

Beyond the Chaos: Building a Low-Maintenance Productivity System

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where would you start if you were to completely redesign your productivity and time management system? That’s what I’m looking at this week. You c...

How To Be Productive And Organised.

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, what does it take to be organised and productive? You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUN...

How to Build A Productive Team

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, how to manage your team (and your boss) productively You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | ...

The Fundamental Basics of a Productive Day

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast 364 What are the solid basics of becoming more productive that anyone can use today? That’s the question I’m answering this week.  You ca...

Happy 5th Anniversary to The Time Sector System

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How flexible are you? That’s what we’re looking at this week.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotif...

"Inbox Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Digital Overwhelm

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m exploring where much of our overwhelm comes from and how to sharpen up your inbox processing.  You can subscribe to this podcast on:...

The Philosophy Behind The Ground Breaking Time Sector System.

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year, the Time Sector System is five years old! For thousands of people it has changed their relationship with tasks and time in so many positive...

Self-Discipline: Is it overrated?

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is self-discipline overrated? That’s what we’re looking at this week.    You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitch...

Beyond Project Thinking: How to Get Things Done

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, what’s the best way to manage projects?  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spot...

Where Are You Spending Your Time?

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where are you spending most of your time? Are you planning or doing? That’s what we are looking at this week.    You can subscribe to this podcast...

Manage Your Time, Not Tasks.

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, why managing your time is better than managing tasks.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify...

Achieving Your Goals With Dr Kourosh Dini

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dr. Kourosh Dini returns to the podcast to discuss how we can ensure that the goals we set are achieved.    Here's how you can learn more...

Does Journaling Help You Be More Productive?

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Should you take up journaling, and if you do, will it help you with your time management and productivity? That’s what we’re exploring this week. ...

What's the Rush? Slow Down and be More Productive.

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel you are rushing from one task to another while not getting anything important done? Well, this week, I’m going to share with you a few w...

MPP - Maximum Procratination Protection

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, how to reduce procrastination and why you don’t want to completely remove it.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Pod...

The Lessons I Learned From My Minimalist Project

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happened to my 2020/21 minimalist project, and where am I today? That’s the question I am answering today. You can subscribe to this podcast on...

The Only Time Management Strategy That Works

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What one thing could you do this month that would transform your productivity? That’s what I’m answering this week.  You can subscribe to this po...

Getting Ready for 2025

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I've delved into my archive to bring you an episode first published on the 1st of January this year. This will help you prepare yourself fo...

How To Work With Your Strengths.

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, why it’s important to know what kind of person you are.    You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | ...

How To Plan The Week in 45 Minutes or Less

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the question is on how to reduce the time it takes to complete a solid weekly planning session.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Pod...

Yes, You Can Design A Perfect Week.

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m going to show you how to design your “perfect” day. You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | S...

Don't Copy. Find Your Own Style.

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, why you should not be copying other people’s systems.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spoti...

Deep Dive With Dr Kourosh Dini

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I have a special episode for you.  A second interview with Dr Kourosh Dini.  In this episode, we talk about rationalisation and how to ch...

How To Find Time.

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to expand time? Literally, no. But there is a way to find more time if you’re willing to use these techniques. You can subscribe to t...

How To Clear Your Backlogs.

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Backlogs… A rather bigger part of life that we probably wish wasn’t. Did you know that there are three types of backlog, two of which you don’t ...

How To Keep Things Simple.

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do to simplify your productivity system to keep you focused on what’s important each day? That’s what we’re looking at this week. Y...

The Most Powerful Productivity Tool Ever Invented. (and how to use it)

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that your calendar is the only productivity tool that can protect you from burning out and overcommitting yourself and, if used correctly...

What Do You Want And How To Prioritise It.

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there a gulf between what you want and where you are? That’s what we are looking at today. You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple ...

The Importance of Keeping Things Organised

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest drains on your time (and productivity) is a disorganized workspace. This week, I’m sharing some ideas for getting organised so yo...

How To Prioritize Your Work (And Estimate Task Time)

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast 339 How do you prioritise your tasks and estimate how long something will take to do? That’s what we’re looking at this week.   You can s...

How To Use The Eisenhower Matrix to Prioritise Your Life.

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is the Eisenhower Matrix and how can you use it to help you focus on the important things in life.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbea...

Three Absolute Principles of Time Management And Productivity.

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What are the time-tested principles of better time management and productivity? That’s what I’m exploring in this week’s episode.    You can s...

A Simple 3 Step Inbox Process To Make Clearing Your Tasks Fast.

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, how to process your task manager’s inbox quickly and effectively so you can get focused on what needs to be done.   You can subscribe to...

How To Start Writing A Journal

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most productive things you could do is to start writing a daily journal. In this week’s episode, I answer a question about how to get sta...

How To Get Everything Back Under Control.

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You have an overflowing inbox, you’re behind on projects and your calendar for the next ten days is full of meetings and other commitments. What can...

The Difference Between A Project and a Goal.

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between a project and a goal? That’s what we’re exploring this week.   You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Ap...

How to Focus In A Distracting World With Dr Kourosh Dini MD

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week is a very special episode.  Earlier, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Kourosh Dini, a clinical psychiatrist who is also very prominent...

The Impossible Day And How To Fix It.

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel you never have enough time to do everything on your to-do list? Well, you’re not alone. You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | ...

Forget Discipline. Instead Focus On Your Standards.

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, is it possible to stay disciplined, or is there a better way to ensure you are consistently doing the things you want to do?   You can sub...

Chronic Illnesses And Productivity

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do to be productive when you have a chronic illness or a very unpredictable schedule? That’s what we’re looking at today.  You can s...

BACK TO BASICS | Time Management

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, what are the basics of time management?  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Link...

How To Write A Book (Or Do Any Big Project)

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Three years ago, I began a journey that came to an end last Saturday. Today, I want to share that journey with you, what I learned and how my journey ...

Managing Competing Demands and Other Deadlines.

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s question is all about unpredictability and the struggle to find some kind of structure in your day.   You can subscribe to this podcast...

The Subtle Art Of Slowing Down

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it’s time to slow down.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | ...

How To Easily Build Your Own Productivity System

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, you’ve decided to get yourself better organised. What would be the best way to start? That’s the question I am answering this week. You can su...

How To Stay Motivated When You're Not in The Mood.

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you create and maintain your motivation once you have your new productivity system in place? That’s what I’m answering this week.  You can...

Task-Based -Vs- Time-Based Productivity

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is “Time-Based Productivity”, and how can you apply it to your daily work? That’s the question I am answering this week.    You can subsc...

How To Get Your Notes Organised Once and For All.

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If your notes are a disorganised mess, this episode is the one for you.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | ...

Overcoming The Fear Of Saying "No"

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Setting up a structured day makes sense. It reduces decision-making and helps you prioritise your work. But how strict should you be with this structu...

What Are Your Categories Of Work?

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So, your calendar and task manager are organised, and you have enough time to complete your important work. But how do you define what your individual...

How To Impliment COD Into Your System

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it’s COD week. In a special episode, I’ll walk you through the fundamentals of what all solid productivity and time management systems ...

How To Organise Your Notes.

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel your digital notes are not giving you what you want? And, is there a right and wrong way to manage all these notes? That’s what we are l...

Is There A "Perfect" Productivity System?

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m answering a question about the basics of building your very own time management and productivity system.  You can subscribe to this ...

The Tools I Use To Be Productive.

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s question is all about how I use the technology I have to be more productive and better manage my time.  You can subscribe to this podca...

PRODUCTIVITY: Regain Control of Your Life.

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can you do when your calendar’s full, your task manager is bulging at the seams, and you find yourself stuck with nowhere to turn? That’s wha...

Is Productivity Technology Going Too Far?

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where does technology help, and where does it hinder your productivity? That’s what we’ll be exploring in this week’s episode.  You can subscri...

Your Calendar | The most Powerful Tool In Your Toolbox

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How important is your calendar in your productivity toolbox? I would argue that it’s the most important tool you have and the key to finally getting...

The Pen Really Is Mightier Than The Keyboard

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do pen and paper have any role in your productivity system these days? If not, you might be missing out on something very special. You can subscribe t...

Stop Being So Strict With Yourself (It'll only end in disappointment)

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you restricting yourself too much? Attempting to stick to a too-embracing structure? It might be time to loosen up a bit. You can subscribe to thi...

Efficiency by Design: Crafting an Organised Life.

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend organising and reorganising your work each day? A key question to ask if you are seeking better productivity and time manag...

Who Controls Your Time?

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast 308 If you’re not in control of your time, who is? That’s what we’re looking at this week.   You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podb...

Master Productivity | What Really Matters.

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend organising and shuffling your work? And how much time do you spend doing the work? That’s what we’re looking at in this...

Getting Control Of Your tasks Once And For All.

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you guilty of attempting to do too much each day? If you are, you may be suffering from something called “hero syndrome”, and it’s not a ver...

The Secret To Sticking With Your New Year Goals: Finding Your Why and Your How.

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to 2024! And in this episode, I’m answering a question about sticking with your New Year plans.   You can subscribe to this podca...

Building A Productive Retirement.

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, how can you stay motivated and productive in retirement?  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | ...

Weathering the Storm: Practical Tips for Handling Disruptions

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I and many other people in the productivity world talk a lot about planning your day. However, what happens when your plans are frequently destroyed b...

Surviving the End Of Year Overwhelm Storm: Your Resilience Toolkit

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, what to do when your day, or week, turns sour and you’re left feeling overwhelmed and stressed out.  You can subscribe to this podcast o...

The Art of Prioritisation: Cutting Through the Clutter

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, how do you decide what to work on or put another way, how do you prioritise all the stuff you need to do? You can subscribe to this podcast...

It’s the 300th Episode!!! WOW!

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the official 300th birthday of this podcast! And to celebrate, I’ve been digging into the archive to put together a comprehensive guide to ge...

Small Steps, Big Results: Overcoming Overwhelm Gradually

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it’s all about preventing yourself from becoming overwhelmed and learning to build more realistic days.    You can subscribe to this po...