Juliet Funt: Productivity Expert, Author, and Tough-Love Advisor
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The content segments revolve around the concept of white space and its significance in improving one's life. Juliet Funt, the author of "A Minute to Think," joins Guy Kawasaki on the Remarkable People podcast to discuss the power of white space and how it can enhance creativity, productivity, and overall well-being.
Juliet defines white space as the unscheduled open time in one's day that allows for reflection, creativity, and innovation. She emphasizes the need for white space in schedules to spark creativity and productivity. She suggests incorporating white space by blocking off time in one's calendar and using alternative terms like "strategic time" or "thinking time."
The conversation explores the concept of MVP (minimum viable product) and proposes the idea of MVW (minimum viable white space) to emphasize the importance of incorporating white space into one's workload.
Juliet believes that white space is available to everyone, regardless of their position or level of responsibility. She encourages individuals to start with what is within their own control and gradually expand their white space practices.
Practical strategies for incorporating white space into daily routines are discussed, such as utilizing the moment between waking up and getting out of bed, finding forced white space during moments of waiting, and using the "Wedge" technique to separate activities.
The challenges of incorporating white space in corporate environments are addressed, with suggestions to reduce the number of meetings and use scheduling apps to save time. The SBH (shouldn't be here) tool is introduced to help individuals identify unnecessary meetings.
The importance of eliminating distractions during meetings, creating a conducive thinking environment, and capturing ideas digitally is also emphasized.
Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of creating white space in one's life and provides practical strategies for incorporating it into daily routines.
The content segments revolve around the concept of white space and its significance in improving one