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You're Probably Great At Time Management (Really!)

Written by Jay Grieves | Jan 9, 2025 11:00:00 AM

Time management is one of my things.

Somewhere along the way—after years of trying things that didn’t work—something clicked. It finally made sense to me. Suddenly, I could see the patterns, like I’d stepped into The Matrix.

But most of the time, when I talk to people about time management, they tell me they’re terrible at it.

When I dig a little deeper and ask about their system or how they approach managing their time, the answer is almost always the same: They don’t.

And that, my friends, is the real problem.

Here’s the truth: You’re not bad at time management. You’re simply not doing it yet.

That doesn’t make you bad at it—it just makes you new to it. Everyone starts somewhere.

Starting from Zero

If you’re reading this and don’t have any kind of system to plan your days, weeks, months, or years—don’t worry. You’re not alone, and I’ve got your back.

The good news? Time management is simple.
The bad news? Time management is hard.

Here’s why:

  • It involves decisions.
  • It requires you to reflect on yourself (yes, even the parts you avoid).
  • It takes commitment and consistency.

In the end, though, it’s worth it. Not only does time management help you get the life you want, but it also allows you to appreciate the life you have.

What’s Next

This post is the kickoff to a short, multi-part series designed to help you go from zero to managing your time like a pro.

In the next post, I’ll share the one thing you should do if you’re only going to do one thing.

Stay tuned, and until next time—slay!