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4052: A Personal Perspective on Time Management by Tonya Lester on Intentional Living
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Episode 4052:
Tonya Lester reflects on how the constant drive to be productive can pull us away from the moments that matter most, sharing a deeply personal story about rushing and its unexpected cost. Her perspective offers a refreshing reminder that a richer life often comes not from managing time better, but from choosing to do less and be more present.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/a-personal-perspective-on-time-management
Quotes to ponder:
"Productivity, efficiency, and quick accomplishments have become a religion in our culture."
"The secret to a sane existence, one where you can be present, notice the small details, and take the time to enjoy simple pleasures, isn’t doing everything faster, or even organizing your time better, it’s doing less."
"Next time, instead of asking myself if I can possibly fit in one more thing, I’ll ask myself, “Is there a way to make this easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful? What would it be like to slow this all down, the laughing and the eating, yes, but even the cooking and cleaning?”"
Episode references:
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Thousand-Weeks-Time-Management/dp/0374159122
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