Synopsis
We examine how calendars become camouflage. The episode maps how self-deception shows up in packed schedules, and offers a simple audit to realign what you do with what you say you value.
System Updates (Key Takeaways)
- Busy is a proxy: A full calendar is not the same as a meaningful one.
- Incentives expose truth: Track who benefits from each commitment; misalignment reveals hidden motives.
- The honesty audit: List your top three values and map the last seven days against them—keep what matches, cancel what doesn't.
The Uncomfortable Questions
- Where am I confusing effort with impact?
- Who would be disappointed if I stopped doing this—and why does that matter to me?
- What am I avoiding by staying "too busy" to look at it?
Reflection Protocol
"If my calendar was wiped clean tomorrow, which three things would I add back first? Everything else is optional noise."