138: Stop Wasting Time: A Simple Strategy to Prioritize What Matters
Ever feel like weeks fly by, and you’ve made zero progress on your goals?
You’re not alone.
Here’s how to stop wasting time on distractions with a simple strategy to prioritize, stay ahead, and reach your goals—without burning out.
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Ever feel like weeks fly by, and you’ve made zero progress on your goals?
You’re not alone.
The truth is, if you don’t take control of your time, it will disappear into distractions, busywork, and things that don’t actually move the needle.
Walker Ferguson, is a full-time college student, Division I football player, AND startup founder. Originally, we planned to focus this episode on how he took his app, Ascend, from idea to launch - but with everything he has on his plate, I had to ask:
How does he fit it all in?
What I didn’t expect was that his time management strategy was so good, it deserved its own episode!
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why most people struggle with time management (and how to fix it)
- The simple but powerful strategy Walker uses to stay ahead
- How to make real progress on your side hustle—without burning out
Plus, I share a game-changing tool I used to teach in a program called Getting It All Done - and why it could transform the way you work.
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Need a little (and sometimes big) push to start and stay focused to grow your side hustle? Dive into my online Masterclass: How To Turn Your Thoughts Into Wanted Things.
What You’ll Hear:
02:30 Balancing Multiple Roles
03:36 The Importance of Organization & Prepping Your Week
03:56 Discipline and Consistency
04:34 Influence of Mentors and Football
05:45 Pushing Through Overwhelm - Understanding Your Why
06:33 Effective Planning Strategies
09:38 Handling Interruptions and Teamwork
12:13 Making Time For Your Side Hustle
Wrap Up
13:29 Prioritizing: Set the Big Rocks First
15:35 Time Management Matrix & the Four Quadrants
17:56 Consequences of Spending Too Much Time In Quadrants 1, 3, 4
19:22 Making Your Side Hustle a Priority
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