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Episode Synopsis
Time is your most finite resource; once you spend it, you can never get it back. In this conversation, co-founder and Senior Product Manager Joseph Hill reveals the mindset and systems he uses to be intentional with his time, manage his focus, and stay productive without burning out.In this episode, we cover:How to be intentional with your time and challenge unnecessary meetings.The right tools for knowledge and task management (Obsidian, Jira, etc.).A simple daily logging method to boost awareness and reflection.Why experimenting with your processes is crucial for career growth.How to overcome FOMO and take control of your workload.This episode is for any professional who feels overwhelmed by their to-do list and wants actionable strategies to reclaim their focus and energy.Connect with Joseph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillmeisterFull episode on YouTube ▶️https://youtu.be/9r2_49wW2xUBeyond Coding Podcast with 🎙Patrick AkilPowered by Xebia!!Timestamps:00:00:00 - The #1 Realization About Your Time00:00:44 - My New Approach to Knowledge Management00:02:10 - The Surprising Reason I Use Jira for Personal Tasks00:04:03 - Why You Should Experiment (Even If It Fails)00:06:40 - How to Challenge Processes Without Being Flaky00:08:56 - How to Say "No" to Meetings Early in Your Career00:11:57 - The Only Person Who Can Manage Your Time00:13:13 - How AI Is Changing Meeting Productivity Forever00:16:24 - Is Your Team Using Async Communication Correctly?00:19:25 - How We Track and Limit Context Switching00:21:29 - The Simple Trick to Managing an Overwhelming Workload00:24:08 - The Hard Truth About Dropping Tasks You Enjoy00:26:49 - Giving Yourself Grace: You Don't Have to Be a Superhuman00:28:29 - Why We Don't Value Our Own Time (And How to Fix It)00:30:23 - The Daily Logging Habit That Creates Insane Awareness00:33:48 - My Sunday Ritual for Weekly Reflection and Micro-Goals00:36:21 - The One Daily Question That Brings Me Joy and Energy00:38:20 - How I Keep My Work and Personal Knowledge Separate00:41:24 - The Power of Analyzing Yourself to Improve Your Life
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