Your Calendar Is Lying to You.

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But few are making real progress.

Busyness feels productive.
But most of the time, it's just noise.

I caught myself saying, “I’m so busy,”
But couldn’t point to anything that mattered.

It wasn’t a time issue.
It was a focus issue.

Let’s fix that.

You’re not too busy.

You’re just letting other people set your agenda.

If your calendar looks like a game of Tetris,
you’re not in demand. You’re out of control.

Here’s the truth:

→ Time isn’t the problem. Priorities are.
→ If everything matters, nothing does.
→ Your calendar is your scoreboard.

Let’s reframe your focus.

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The 3-Level Focus Check

1. What drives revenue or results?
Block time for it first. No negotiation.

2. What protects your energy?
Sleep, movement, planning. Schedule a meeting.

3. What looks urgent but isn’t?
Delay, delegate, delete. Get ruthless.

Try This Today

Open your calendar.
Highlight your top 3 most valuable blocks.

Now ask:
→ Did I protect these?
→ Or did I let them get hijacked?

Because what you protect is what you prioritize.

Resources to Check Out

Article – The Time-Blocking Method That Actually Works
A tactical guide to scheduling what truly matters.
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Podcast – Cal Newport on Deep Work & Focus
Skip to minute 17 for calendar strategy gold.
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 Tool – Reclaim.ai
Automatically defends focus time in your calendar.
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Book – Essentialism by Greg McKeown
A masterclass on saying no and doing less, better.
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Final Thoughts

You don’t need another productivity hack.
You need a higher level of ownership.

Your calendar reflects your choices.
Choose like it matters.

Start now.
Reclaim your time. Reclaim your edge.

What’s one calendar block you’ll protect this week?
Hit reply and let me know. I reply to every email.

Wishing you a focused, productive week.
– Chris