Synopsis
In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listeners schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
Episodes
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![Pivoting, with Cedric Thompson Jr.]()
Pivoting, with Cedric Thompson Jr.
09/04/2025 Duration: 24minFormer NFL player Cedric Thompson talks about life as a content creator, and how to make any day betterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Make decluttering a habit]()
Make decluttering a habit
08/04/2025 Duration: 04minA little bit, every day, gets the job doneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![How not to become a couch potato]()
How not to become a couch potato
07/04/2025 Duration: 04minA simple rule makes screen time more intentionalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Second Cup: Transform your negative self-talk]()
Second Cup: Transform your negative self-talk
06/04/2025 Duration: 05minA little trick to take the sting out of hurtful wordsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Second Cup: Make your calendar your to-do list]()
Second Cup: Make your calendar your to-do list
05/04/2025 Duration: 07minHow to get done what you intend to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Youl move in the right direction over time]()
You'l move in the right direction over time
04/04/2025 Duration: 04minBe patient when results aren't immediate or linearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Dont compare your inside to others outsides]()
Don't compare your inside to others' outsides
03/04/2025 Duration: 04minNobody shares the whole storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Tech and networking tips, with Molly Beck]()
Tech and networking tips, with Molly Beck
02/04/2025 Duration: 23minEntrepreneur and author Molly Beck shares tips for making daily life more productiveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Beware of procrastivity]()
Beware of procrastivity
01/04/2025 Duration: 04minProcrastination can look productive, but don't be fooledSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Dont assign it if you wont do it]()
Don't assign it if you won't do it
31/03/2025 Duration: 05minYour to-do list should be based in realitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Second Cup: Invest this in your memory bank]()
Second Cup: Invest this in your memory bank
30/03/2025 Duration: 06minA new way to view spending on experiencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Second Cup: Youll regret it (and thats OK)]()
Second Cup: You'll regret it (and that's OK)
29/03/2025 Duration: 07minAccept that all big decisions have upsides and downsidesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Store things wisely]()
Store things wisely
28/03/2025 Duration: 04minLet the changing seasons nudge you to take stock of your stuffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Visualize a specific date]()
Visualize a specific date
27/03/2025 Duration: 04minPicture exactly when you will have accomplished a goalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![How to read the classics, with Emily Kwilinski]()
How to read the classics, with Emily Kwilinski
26/03/2025 Duration: 23minShakespeare scholar and magazine editor Emily Kwilinski shares why to add older books to your to-be-read listSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![What can I own, not how can I help]()
What can I own, not how can I help
25/03/2025 Duration: 04minEmbrace vertical ownership to share the mental loadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Set quarterly goals]()
Set quarterly goals
24/03/2025 Duration: 04minGet motivated by a visible finish lineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Second Cup: Make time for you a habit]()
Second Cup: Make time for you a habit
23/03/2025 Duration: 06minCreate the space for figuring out your passionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Second Cup: Like all but 20 percent]()
Second Cup: Like all but 20 percent
22/03/2025 Duration: 08minNo job is perfect, but much of it should be goodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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![Track downtime at work]()
Track downtime at work
21/03/2025 Duration: 05minKnow what your workdays look like, so you can take advantage of unexpected timeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
