How CEOs Schedule Their Day
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Published 2023-10-23
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When I was building my company Spheric Technologies in 2003, my schedule was a MESS.
100-hour work weeks…
Working until 2 a.m. and then back in meetings again at 7 a.m…
And 95% of my calendar was filled with work that drained my energy.
I HATED getting out of bed.
Nowadays, thanks to the strategies I want to share with you today, my life and business are totally different...
I run multiple 8-figure companies working just 7 hours on some weeks...
I get to spend most of my time doing what I love... coaching amazing founders.
And I explode out of bed, pumped full of energy to crush the day.
How did I get here?
Hard work.
But also, after years of grinding and crawling through the trenches…
I’ve discovered the secret to designing my calendar and life to be the most effective CEO and unlock painless growth.
So if you want to perform at a high level in every area of your life, then watch today’s episode.
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All Comments (21)
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Better title is how personal assistants schedule for their CEOs. While busy, top leaders can change schedules if a situation arises. They can also use their assistants to decline and say no. Middle managers and line workers don’t have any of those luxuries with their time.
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The first 90 minutes should be spent focusing on what matters most. I am enjoying this. Great share
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Really good Dan!! I just wrote this out. I'm almost there but I love the discipline on the time blocking...for me, I realize I have been all over the place in my schedule throughout the years. ..sometimes my hair was on fire. lol, I have had great success with that but I can imagine this will skyrocket my goals.
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Dan, this is one of the best videos you've ever made (and I've watched for years). Thanks so much for taking the time to detail out your "self imposed rules." I love seeing the higher standard you've set for yourself.
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This is next level! I dont understand a few things though: 1. When do you take a break? How can you possibly wake up at 4am then work until the evening without crashing? 2. What do you mean that your morning routine lasts from 4am-12pm? 3. Do you wake up and start working right away? No meditation/priming before?
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Fantastic insights, Dan! 🚀 The life of a CEO is anything but ordinary, and effective time management is critical. Here are my top three takeaways from "How CEOs Schedule Their Day": 1⃣ Prioritize the Important Over the Urgent: It's so easy to get caught up in the urgent daily tasks and forget about the crucial, longer-term initiatives. The best CEOs know how to distinguish between the two and allocate time accordingly. 2⃣ Time Blocks for Deep Work: Setting aside dedicated blocks of time for focused, uninterrupted work can lead to significant progress on projects. These moments of deep work can be the difference between a good CEO and a great one. 3⃣ Self-care is Non-negotiable: Amidst the hustle, top CEOs never forget to schedule time for self-care, whether it's meditation, exercise, or even just short breaks. A well-rested and healthy CEO is far more effective. Dan, your expertise and experience shine through in every video. Thanks for helping budding CEOs and entrepreneurs elevate their game with tried and tested strategies. Keep lighting the way! 🔥
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This whole series has been amazing!
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Thank you so much for sharing this portion of your life
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Wow! Very valuable information. About time I did something about my messy calendar 😆 Thanks for this
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The quality of this video is amazing. Your video editor deserves a raise 😊
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“Dont multitask, just get more leverage by doing more than one thing at a time” 😂😂😂
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Great video Dan! Your book BBYT is an instant classic. I've re-read it many times and am working to implement it fully. The home manager has been life-changing. Question? You mentioned in the podcast not too long ago about a progression pathway for employees to move up in your company...I'm not able to find it anymore...would you be able to share the link?
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Again ...... WOW !!! Your DISCIPLINED FRAMEWORK is a Pablo Picasso WORK OF ART Total.... TOTAL BREATH OF FRESH AIR Thank You Sir Thank You
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I love the No Net Time. I realize I’ve been doing that when I’m in the sauna for 20 minutes. I bring a book with me and read 10-15 pages while I sweat.
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Dan I liked your videos a lot & am trying to implement your precious words. Thank you.
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Really well done video and solid hands-on advice!
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As always, excellent content Dan!
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Awesome video! Super insightful! Coming to your hike in 2024!
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"Oh I'm a great multi-tasker. No you're not." That is a great insight. I tried the alphabet-counting exercise and it's definitely hard! Thanks for the video.
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By my favorite Guru, always blows my mind how he hasn’t blown up yet!