Neil shares a simple yet powerful strategy for maximising productivity during unallocated free time. Drawing from his 26 years of experience in the tutoring and coaching business, Neil discusses how he transformed blank spaces in his planner into vibrant, attention-grabbing yellow highlights. This visual cue not only helped him recognise opportunities for productive activities but also shifted his mindset about free time. He encourages listeners to try this technique in their own planners and invites them to share their strategies for managing chaos in their lives. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Utilising Free Time Effectively: Highlighting unallocated free time in a planner can transform blank spaces into opportunities for productivity, making it easier to identify and utilise that time.

2. Visual Cues for Planning: Using a bright color, like yellow, to mark free time creates a visual signal that draws attention to those periods, encouraging proactive planning and action.

3. Importance of Planning: Having a structured plan (Plan A and Plan B) is crucial for maintaining productivity and avoiding distractions, such as mindless activities like watching YouTube.

4. Personal Reflection and Improvement: Regularly revisiting and reflecting on past experiences and strategies can lead to new insights and improvements in managing time and tasks.

5. Community Engagement: Sharing strategies and experiences with others can foster a sense of community and provide new ideas for managing chaos and improving productivity.

BEST MOMENTS

"If you want to make more money and make more of a difference, The Tutor Podcast will be with you every step of the way."

"What I realised is I do all sorts of things which didn't help me towards my goal in that vacant space, that free time."

"The highlighted areas suddenly became look at me, there's something you can do here; this is your opportunity."

"Try this simple highlighter idea for yourself and let me know if it works for you too."

"I know I don't have all the answers. So let me know what you think."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

www.Neilcowmeadow.com

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Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!