I built a six-figure remote business and walked away from the 9 to 5 at age 46. Every Tuesday, I email a story, tip, or idea to help you climb down the corporate ladder and live life on your terms.
Time management isn't your real problem... here's what is.
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No doubt you’ve heard the greatest hits of time-management advice:
There’s a system out there for every personality, every job, every season of life. But the uncomfortable truth is that time management is really self-management. When you call it “time management,” it feels like the problem lives somewhere outside you. But the moment you frame it as self-management, everything shifts. The responsibility comes right back where it belongs. Try swapping “I’m not managing my time well” with “I’m not managing myself well.” That one lands differently. Time doesn’t need your help. It marches on, steady and indifferent, slipping into the future whether you’re ready or not. It’s not time’s fault that the goals didn’t get done. You can’t manage time. But you can manage yourself. What gets done, and what doesn’t, comes down to how well you manage your focus, your energy, your habits, your decisions. You don’t “lose an evening.” If you're like me, reading that stings a little. But that's a good thing, because growth usually starts with something that stings. Because once you accept “I’m not managing myself well,” your brain starts figuring out why. You notice the low-value activities, the triggers, the habits that quietly sabotage your best intentions. And then you start fixing them. That’s the work. That’s the growth. You can’t fix time, but you can fix how you show up within it. And that’s where everything starts to change. Have a great week! 🚀 Are you ready to take action? Here's how we can connect: → Join the conversation: My Facebook group, The 9-5 Escape Project, is a place for like-minded people who want the freedom to work on their terms. It's also the easiest way to connect with me, as I hang out there almost daily. Hop in and start connecting → Serious about your escape? If you're ready to create a roadmap out of your 9-5, let’s talk. Book a FREE 30-minute introductory call with me to determine if my one-on-one coaching program is the right fit for you. [ Book your call here! ] → Follow along: I share insights, strategies, and behind-the-scenes looks at life outside the 9-5 on Instagram — come say hi! No matter where you are on your journey, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s do this! |
9-5 Escape by Colin Graves
I built a six-figure remote business and walked away from the 9 to 5 at age 46. Every Tuesday, I email a story, tip, or idea to help you climb down the corporate ladder and live life on your terms.
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