216: Want more freedom? Get more structure

Drowning in to-dos? Missing freedom because of it? If so, you need more structure. Most men associate a lack of structure with freedom, but that kind of thinking is a trap. A lack of structure isn’t freedom. In fact, a lack of structure can make you a slave faster than just about anything. See, without structure, even if you know you have a ton to get done, you have no real order for doing it. No timing. Other people can sense that, and interruptions for doing….whatever you planned to do…become normal. And since interruptions push you farther away from getting the things done you really need to do, you end up with an even more stagnant to-do list. In this episode, we explore how structure gives men more freedom at work and at home. And we give you eight actionable ways to incorporate more structure into your days so your to-do list will no longer drown you. If you feel like both your to-do list and your bucket list are too long and getting longer, this episode is for you. If you procrastinate because of your lack of structure and that takes away some freedom, you’ll be able to improve your life after listening to this episode. And if you want the freedom to do what you want when you want, you need the structure this episode can provide. Click play in the player above to get started. Listen to this episode to hear Bill and I talk about how to get more structure and freedom in your life and more: How to whittle your to-do list down by about 70 percent in 45 minutes. The book that tied freedom and structure together in my mind. Why “work” should be called “waste.” The one thing every man does daily that 98 percent of men suck at. Digitizing your to-dos. How to use an assistant to organize and reduce your to-dos. The surprising amount of your work time you should schedule. Eating frogs. Overcoming procrastination addiction. Books and resources mentioned in this episode: Some of the following links are affiliate links. If you click through and purchase The Lions Pride may get a small commission. “How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life,” by Alan Lakein “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” by Greg McKeown “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results,” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Structure your freedom: Structure is the foundation of freedom. Need a better foundation? We’ve helped hundreds of men master their work structure and get more freedom into their lives as a result. We’ll get you started during a free 1-on-1 video call. Let’s talk, free