“I’m at my wit's end.” That was the conclusion of a text message that broke my heart a little bit.... more

“Nobody’s soul is moved by swag.” So says longtime friendtor of the pod, John Ruhlin, founder of strategic gifting company... more

I used to refer to myself as a hot mess often in the early blogging days circa 2008, until someone... more

“A book is not about something. A book is for someone.” That’s the mantra that drives AJ Harper’s work, that... more

Do you already have an elegant way of wrapping up with clients? If you work with people one-on-one, it's important... more

“Have you ever looked at someone else, someone you admire, who has accomplished a lot, and just assumed they must... more

Now that I’m one month into Rolling in D🤦🏻‍♀️h, I’m sharing my reflections on Substack as a software platform for personal writing (and potentially... more

“I see in books,” says today’s guest. “Every book is, at its heart, an argument for something—for a belief, a... more

I broke one of my own big rules this summer. For the last few weeks, I've been kicking myself, saying,... more

Since launching this show in September 2015, the podcasting landscape has grown and changed tremendously. What was once a niche... more

“Cultivate 12 people who love you, because they are worth more than 12 million people who like you.” That’s just one... more

Self-doubt isn’t all bad. It means you’re stretching outside of your comfort zone, that you’re willing to learn, and that... more

As “recovering people pleaser” Natalie Lue opens her book, The Joy of Saying No, “Suppressing and repressing my needs, desires,... more

I'm super excited to pilot a "what would we invent if anything were possible" experience this quarter—and you're invited! Join me and... more

Today’s solo riff is on a three-word phrase that has helped quell countless waves of anxiety in the decade since... more

Who is sitting in the boardroom of your brain? Who is sitting around the table, challenging your decisions, making noise,... more

As the saying goes, “Worrying is praying for what you don’t want.” A close cousin is future-tripping: projecting and living... more

Attending conferences can be overwhelming — even for the most excited extroverts among us—let alone the introverts who challenge their... more

“My little pirate.” That’s the nickname Michael has given me this summer, as it feels like many of my corporate... more

“When you’re in debt to the truth, the interest rate sucks.” That’s just one of many so-true-it-hurts gems in Rand... more

What do Manuka honey, brown M&Ms, chocolate milk, vanilla gelato, rose petals, fair trade bananas, and Twizzlers have in common?... more

The best systems aren’t cumbersome sources of frustration collecting dust in the cloud—they save you so much time, that creating... more

In 2021, I paid nearly a thousand dollars to hire a plumber to fix something that wasn't absolutely necessary and... more

From a certain outside perspective, turning down a $200,000 two-book deal from a traditional publishing house makes no sense. But... more

Today, I’m sharing eight reasons I really appreciate having a team inbox using HelpScout. They’re not paying for this episode;... more

Today we’re going behind the scenes of book launching, sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly (cries) resulting from... more

Welcome to our #200 celebration...part two! 🎉 These next 20 permission slips all about mindset, staying in the game, and the spiritual... more

You’ve heard of buyers remorse—but what about new hire’s remorse? That is the feeling of worry, regret or uncertainty that... more

Hey, hey, Free Timers, we have arrived at episode 200! 🎉 To celebrate, I’m giving you the ultimate permission slip compilation... more

What’s the daily free time sweet spot? Between two to five hours, according to today’s guest, professor and researcher Cassie... more

When you catch a wishie, what do you yearn for? Today’s book club episode might shift your “wish” hereafter to... more

“Liking is the great fog of the mind.”—Todd Herman You’ve heard the adage that people need to know, like, and trust... more

What’s it like to be at a conference with “fancy” people, when you’re the one feeling like you snuck in... more

Does the world really need this? This is one of the inevitable existential dilemmas of creative work. You have to... more

Today I'm sharing ten more of my favorite recent GPT4 prompts and experiments for creative business owners. This episode originally aired... more

The average American worker gets 11 days of paid vacation per year. Among those with unlimited paid time off (PTO), the... more

Today I'm sharing five creative ways to better organize your phone contacts. I hope it’s helpful and time-saving toward a... more

“Small hinges move big doors.” That one thought helped Karen Allen pick herself up from the depths of grief after... more

Hi friends! A quick in-beteween-isode to let you know about a special opportunity to work with me 1:1 :) Back by... more

Time- and money-based targets don’t always serve the purpose we intend. In fact, sometimes, they actively work against us. Today... more

In episode 181: Be Irreplaceable, you heard from my creative coach, Jay Acunzo about how to prioritize resonanceover reach. I’ve been working with Jay for... more

When today’s guest, Kelli Thompson, was overwhelmed by opportunity—a level of success she had been dreaming of and working diligently... more

Today’s episode is the second half of an in-depth Licensing Q&A prompted by BFF Al Dea, host of the MBA Insider podcast. If you haven’t... more

“A shoe is just a shoe until my son steps into it.” —Deloris Jordan When negotiating Michael Jordan's famous shoe deal with... more

I'm excited to bring you an episode from the Pivot podcast vault today—this is a conversation with a longtime friendtor,... more

It was a hot summer day, and I’m grumbling while dragging a rolling carry-on suitcase full of books to sign... more

“You have to live spherically—in many directions. Never lose your childish enthusiasm—and things will come your way.” —Federico Fellini This week’s... more

📣 We’re publishing this week’s solo episode a day early as a friendly reminder that the Free Time podcast is nominated... more

Hi Friends! I'm re-airing this announcement as a friendly reminder that the Free Time podcast has made it to the... more

📣 The Free Time podcast is nominated for a Webby Award, the "Oscars of the Internet!" Please visit http://itsfreetime.com/webby to cast... more