The Art of Time Management

Time management has been my greatest education, learned with the least amount of formal academics. Those who know me well often find my obsession with time and space slightly obnoxious. But for me, understanding where we were, where we are, and where we’re going is critical. It’s the key question I ask during interviews because it reveals how resourceful someone truly is. And resourcefulness is everything—because time is the one resource money can’t buy.

Mastering time is a journey. It starts with working hard to gain experience and then using that experience to work smarter. It’s about challenging the status quo, pushing boundaries, and optimizing processes to maximize what’s possible within the constraints of time. Process improvement models aren’t just for corporations; they can be used in our daily lives. Whether it’s quickly running a SWOT analysis or applying the DMAIC framework to even the smallest tasks, efficiency matters.

Time management evolves throughout different stages of life and career. There are moments for rest and moments to be relentless. My approach is simple: go hard, go fast, and do it early. Just like compounding interest builds wealth over time, consistent, intentional efforts compound into personal growth and success.

With a demanding schedule, discipline is everything. Anticipate workloads and break them into small, manageable tasks. Italians call this technique “salami slicing” – breaking down a large challenge into thin, digestible pieces. Most people desire success, but few have the sense of urgency required to make it happen.

The unique dimension of time is that your efforts won’t always yield immediate results. You might work hard for years with little to no validation. That’s where vision, dreams, and goals come in. Write them down. Create lists. Find an accountability partner.

And most importantly, be mindful of where you’re wasting time and not fall into paralysis by analysis. Execution beats perfection. Done is better than perfect.

If you truly want to master time, you don’t find it—you make it. Start now. Hack Your Health: An Algorithm to Better Energy | Paperback

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