The Battle for Your Calendar – Makers vs. Managers & The Cost of Time

In this episode of The Workflow Podcast, Sam and Derek dive into one of the biggest struggles in professional life: time management. Whether you’re a maker who thrives on deep focus work or a manager whose day is packed with meetings, your calendar is the battlefield where productivity is won or lost.

They break down the Maker vs. Manager time dilemma—why meetings are often the enemy of creative work and how context switching drains your energy. They also share strategies for protecting your time, setting boundaries, and optimizing your schedule so you can actually get things done.

From blocking out deep work sessions to negotiating meeting invites, this episode is packed with actionable tips for taking back control of your day.

If you’ve ever felt like your time isn’t your own or that meetings are eating away at your productivity, this episode is a must-listen.

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Timestamps:

03:27 – The Reality of Time Scarcity

07:32 – Guarding Your Calendar: Blocking Time

12:01 – Common Career Misconceptions About Meetings

19:21 – The Power of Time Blocking

30:00 – Setting Expectations for Maker Time

40:00 – The Problem With Inefficient Meetings

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