17. Work Less, Achieve More: How to Optimize Your Time and Find Joy in Every Day with Marlo Higgins

Welcome back to Have Good Ripple Effect! I’m Lisa Even, and today we’re joined by my friend and fellow optimizer, Marlo Higgins. Marlo is a powerhouse entrepreneur, coach, and author of The Making of a Maverick: Building Champions in Business and Life. Her story is a masterclass in intention, perseverance, and finding satisfaction in both work and life.

In this episode, Marlo shares her journey from leading multimillion-dollar ventures to launching her own personal brand. She opens up about the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, her faith-driven approach to life, and the strategies she uses to balance high performance with joy. We dive into her game-changing "30-60-10 Formula," her take on the power of sabbaticals, and why optimizing your time is key to thriving in both business and life.

Join us as we explore:

• Why satisfaction is just as important as productivity
• Marlo’s intentional approach to creating a four-day workweek and 30-day sabbaticals
• The 30-60-10 Formula: A simple method to structure your day for growth, service, and follow-up
• How to connect your feelings with your actions for greater impact
• Why giving yourself permission to design your ideal life is the ultimate game-changer

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone just trying to make more time for joy, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

P.S. If this episode inspired you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a friend! You can connect with Marlo at marlohiggins.com to learn more about her coaching, tools, and upcoming Time Optimization Calculator.

 

Links:

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• Buy My Book: Joy Is My Job! https://www.lisaeven.com/author
• Book Me For Your Next Event: https://www.lisaeven.com/speaking

 

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 - Welcome and Guest Introduction – Meet Marlo Higgins and her inspiring journey
• 06:00 - Entrepreneurship and Optimizing Time – From corporate VP to thriving entrepreneur
• 10:47 - Satisfaction Meets Productivity – Balancing action with joy and intention
• 15:23 - The 30-60-10 Formula – A framework for structuring your day
• 20:50 - The Power of Sabbaticals – How Marlo recharges and creates space for creativity
• 26:00 - Permission to Redesign Your Life – Why intentional living changes everything
• 32:00 - Closing Thoughts – How to connect with Marlo and take the next step toward designing your ideal life