How To Get Sh*t Done Without Being Busy

TL;DR

The unscheduled life means doing the most important or interesting thing in the moment, not what was pre-scheduled on a calendar. The method involves deleting all calendar events, breaking the day into 90-minute sprints (maker schedule), and identifying one big thing per day.

Key insights

• Inspiration is perishable—acting in the moment captures it; waiting a week kills it.
• Managers run on a manager schedule (30-minute slots); makers need a maker schedule (90-minute sprints) to do deep creative work.
• The calendar is a to-do list for most people; showing someone your calendar reveals your actual priorities versus stated goals.