Jake Knapp + John Zeratsky

Guest: Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky - Authors of "Make Time" and partners at Character VC. Jake and John have extensive backgrounds in product design and development, having worked at Google and Google Ventures, where they developed the Sprint methodology to help teams innovate and bring products to market efficiently. Key Takeaways: Highlight Your Day: Start each day by identifying a "highlight"—a single task or activity that will bring you the most satisfaction, joy, or is most urgent. Write it down and schedule it during your peak energy time. Create Barriers to Distraction: Use tactics like removing distracting apps from your phone, logging out of social media, and setting up physical environments that minimize interruptions to maintain focus. Energize for Better Focus: Prioritize sleep and exercise to boost your energy levels, which in turn enhances your ability to focus and be productive. Reflect and Adjust: At the end of each day, reflect on what worked and what didn’t. Use this reflection to adjust your tactics and improve your productivity over time. Topics Covered: Productivity frameworks, time management, focus strategies, behavioral change, energy management, reflection and iteration, Sprint methodology, startup innovation, AI in startups. This summary encapsulates the core ideas discussed by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky on how to make time for what matters most, leveraging their Make Time framework and insights from their experience with the Sprint process.