How does one enter a flow state? How can you prepare your environment to sustain productive work? Why should you protect your brain? As Joe was about to start working on his book, he safeguarded his mental clarity by not watching any news, going onto any social media, or doing anything that could regear his brain into a different state than it was in when it was fresh in the morning. Here are a few safeguard methods: Have a nutritious breakfast and take care of your physical health and...

What can we learn from what we used to do? Do you explore your options? How can testing ideas help you incorporate them into your life? Even in college, Joe was already working a four-day workweek and did not take any classes on a Friday. He would work productively and structure his years to save money to travel internationally. In the beginning, career transitions were off-putting to Joe because they represented becoming fixed on one job with a certain timeline. Joe started exploring and...

Does your fear often stop you from pursuing your goals? Is fear only a messenger? Can you trust yourself to look at what is on the other side of uncertainty? 1 – Social fear: being afraid to do something foolish that could get you kicked out of your group or community. 2 – Physical fear: being afraid of physical pain and harm to the body. 3 – Ego fear: being afraid of feeling bad about yourself. When people look at the reality of the fears and question it, we come to find that the fears...

How do you respond to the idea behind Thursday is the New Friday? Does it challenge you? How can Thursday is the New Friday challenge the working status quo? If you are unsure about the message behind Thursday is the New Friday, then question it. Poke it where you think it should be poked and try to find places where it can improve. At the same time, it challenges you back and asks you why things should stay the same, why the status quo is the better option. Even if the change seems...

What would previous generations think of the possibility of this much freedom? How can the work schedule of previous generations alert us to the current opportunities for freedom? How can we set up the lives of our children to have more freedom and joy than we do?  Writing the book brought opportunities for learning and gaining a deeper understanding of time. With that understanding comes the knowledge that we have the power to change it to suit us. One of the stories inside Thursday is the...

How is Thursday is the New Friday structured? How does each section of the book support the philosophy behind Thursday is the New Friday? Who is this book for? Time is deconstructed at the beginning of the book to show that almost all modern-day work time has been made up. The next section of the book discusses why slowing down is necessary for both human satisfaction and health, as well as productivity. What happens in the brain when people slow down? How does that encourage creativity? ...

What does your type of fun look like? How can fun help you to push your boundaries? Can fun deepen life’s lessons? It may not seem like it at first, but it is through the lens of fun and joy that people can get to a space of openness where they feel their emotions fully and learn well. People are not designed to learn in strict environments with rules and hard punishments, because that is not learning with curiosity and fun, that is learning to survive. Learning about life through fun...

Do you still work on vacations? How can you practice work discipline? How do you put out work-fires and stop them from happening in the future? Before you leave on your trip, decide how you will structure your vacation; will you have no contact with your team whatsoever, or will you be slightly available and check in once a day or week? This also helps you to lay the boundaries down with your team. Let your team know months before you plan on leaving so that you and your team can lay out a...

How do you make a four-day workweek work? What happens if you drop some of the balls in the air? How does the four-day workweek make the most of your time? For most companies, Fridays are at best a 60% effective workday. Fridays are when companies have birthday parties, celebrations, or group events. If your Friday is not as impactful as your Monday, consider changing it up and add Friday to your weekend. If you stop working on Friday and lose 20% of your work obligations, were they part...

What is your hook? What makes you feel fulfilled outside of work? Do you fuel your ego with hustle culture? Your hook is what you want to do if you could, without fail, and without impeding your work. Perhaps you want to go snowboarding once a week, or trail running. Figure out what your hook is and structure your work around it so that you start to create intentional space for yourself outside of constant work. If you find yourself constantly busy without fail and without awareness it may...

What is the first step to slowing down? Why do you spend time doing what it is that you do? How can you start to build small slowing-down habits into your routine? The first step is asking yourself why you are spending time doing the things that you are doing. People often add to-do list clutter in their own lives because these are things they have always done. Therefore, the first step is to ask questions about what is currently within your reality, and why you are doing these things, and...

Is the old industrialist way really the best method for workflow in modern times? How does a company implement the philosophy behind Thursday is the New Friday? Which benefits does implementing innovative thinking bring to a company? Some people are entrenched in, and even prefer, the industrialist way of thinking, which may be a mismatch with the philosophy behind Thursday is the New Friday. Questioning the industrialist mindset is the first step to making small changes that can benefit...

Which traits, when combined, lead to success? Which of them do you already have? How can these traits be developed? Curiosity: People who say, “that’s interesting – I want to learn more” are generally more successful because they allow themselves to be inquisitive and understand the deeper workings of a situation. An outsider perspective: this allows you to see problems better from the outside instead of from the inside. People who can move on it: people who can make change instead of...

How can you become more self-aware? What are some simple techniques you can give a try? Why should you couple your small commitments with flexibility? Most people begin pursuing self-awareness and start getting to truly know themselves after an event of discomfort in their lives. However, you can start this process out of a genuine desire to do and be better for yourself. Spending time in meditation, walking, journaling, and exercising are all scientifically proven ways to help you be...

How is slowing down integral to speeding up in work? Which type of work sprint helps you accomplish your tasks the best? How is adequate rest essential for vigorous work? We need to slow down fully to get proper rest, and it is only with proper rest that we can do our best work. Prioritize your rest to be able to come back to sprint with passion and vigor to accomplish your ventures. There are different ways for people to accomplish their tasks, and the main sprint types are: 1 –...

What is the difference between intuition and inclination? Can inclinations be developed? What do you need to get started? Intuition is something that happens that we cannot easily explain. It is a gut feeling that we have or a vibe that we pick up on when we enter into a space. Intuition differs from inclination, which is something that we are born with that we can develop over time. An inclination is not permanent and is something that we can choose to develop and work with or let lie. ...

How can you structure your optimal curiosity routine? What is the significance of creating a “curious environment”? Why should you not direct your curiosity towards a goal? On your way to becoming more curious, make it easier for yourself. Find the time of day where you are both energized and ready to explore that extra bit of interest that you have in your chosen subject.  Safeguard the hour or two before that time so that you do not arrive in that space feeling stressed out. As you get...

How does someone nurture their curiosity? What is the first step to breaking the pattern and getting out of your comfort zone? Why should you follow up on your curiosity? Nurturing your curiosity requires you to slow down. We cannot have our best ideas when we are stressed and constantly hustling.  Curiosity is found in the space between interest and not knowing, so push yourself into spaces that you may not be familiar with. Go outside your comfort zone. Put yourself out there in...

How does one start the process of working less? What is the first step to making impactful and active changes in your schedule? Have you experimented with your time and what you want to experience? To see change externally in your life, you need to start internally with yourself. In Thursday is the New Friday, I discuss the internal inclinations of top-performers. Later, I reflect on slowing down and clearing your mind to enter a space where you can truly absorb new knowledge and achieve...

Where did the industrialists come from? How does the industrialist mindset still lurk in modern ideas about work? How do you want to create your life from the “messy middle”? The industrialist period favoured production and manufacturing over the human quality of life and fulfillment, and there are still remnants of this sentiment in the workplace today. This work-orientated mindset is still prevalent, and in some industries it is necessary, however, there is a lot of scope and potential...

Where did the seven-day workweek come from? Are time and societal schedules genuine? Can you create a more fulfilling life for your family by shifting the timetable? There is a balance between learning from those who came before us and changing the game to suit our present moment. If it no longer serves us, then we can make a change. I realized that it was in my power to create my own routine, and adjusting my schedule to suit my needs opened a whole new perspective. It showed me that I can...

Why do I always feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything I want? How can I reclaim my time? Is it possible for me to structure my life in a way that best suits my desires and needs? These are just some of the big questions that I will help you answer in this podcast!. We'll cover a myriad of topics, interviews, and discussions through different seasons. In the first season, best-selling author Angie Morgan interviews me about my book, Thursday Is The New Friday...