Time management is an essential skill to master whether you are an individual contributor, entrepreneur, or manager. In this episode of the Business Minutia Podcast, Jamie puts Brent on a timer to explain his 5 keys to managing time effectively and productively. Each of the 5 keys is allotted a 5-minute discussion.

Time management topics discussed

• First, Brent and Jamie discuss the thought behind the 30-minute crash course.
• Second, Jamie shares the rules for this episode.
• Third, Brent shares the first time management key: learning to do things you don't want to do.
• Fourth, Brent discusses the second key: breaking tasks down by how long they take and how critical they are.
• Next, the value of taking breaks.
• Then, the third key: managing the next action.
• More specifically, what to manage on a daily basis versus a weekly basis.
• Next, the fourth key: finding your own prime time.
• More specifically, don't let email or your phone interrupt your prime time.
• In addition, allotting time for small tasks.
• Finally, the fifth key: take time to reflect and celebrate.

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