Off the Clock

I once interviewed an executive about her high level of productivity. When I called to tell her about the interview, I began with an assurance that I wouldn't use up much of her time. She laughed and said she had all the time in the world. Most of us feel constantly behind, unsure how to escape the feeling of being overwhelmed by busyness. Laura Vanderkam, unlike other time-management authors, believes that to get more done, we must first feel like we have all the time in the world. Think about it: why haven't you started training for a 5K or read War and Peace? Probably because you feel overwhelmed by how little free time you have.