Time, Purpose, Identity & Lifestyle Design
Time-Optimized Newsletter
The Time-Optimized Newsletter explores the relationship between time, identity, purpose, and lifestyle design. Through observations, research insights, and practical reflection, each article helps readers navigate life transitions, create meaningful structure, and design a more intentional future.
Featured Edition
- When Your Retirement Starts Revolving Around Your Parent
Gloria is a “dwelling jumper.” In her mid-eighties, she resides in a high-end senior living facility that has great amenities. She has a lot of friends and engages in many community activities. Yet, she is not happy, and that is her pattern. Since moving out of her house… Read more: When Your Retirement Starts Revolving Around Your Parent
- When Your Retirement Starts Revolving Around Your ParentGloria is a “dwelling jumper.” In her mid-eighties, she resides in a… Read more: When Your Retirement Starts Revolving Around Your Parent
- The Power of Slow GrowthGrowing up, my dad had a plant in his office that sat… Read more: The Power of Slow Growth
- You’re Busy. But Are You Actually Moving Forward?Ben frustrated the heck out of me. The first in and last… Read more: You’re Busy. But Are You Actually Moving Forward?
- The Beauty of TimeAs I type this, my youngest son is being pursued by his… Read more: The Beauty of Time
- Multitasking Is Fragmenting Your LifeI’ve worn multitasking like a badge of honor. It’s more like a… Read more: Multitasking Is Fragmenting Your Life
- What Your Pet Reveals About the Life You’re DesigningLogan is a 75-pound tri-color English setter who is friendly to humans… Read more: What Your Pet Reveals About the Life You’re Designing
- What Will You Do When AI Gives You Your Time Back?The biggest conversation around artificial intelligence has centered on one question: “What… Read more: What Will You Do When AI Gives You Your Time Back?
- Living Together. Retiring Alone.Judy needed to put her husband in a memory care facility. His… Read more: Living Together. Retiring Alone.
- Can Others Trust You With Their Time?The pastor was in the middle of his sermon preaching on John… Read more: Can Others Trust You With Their Time?
- The Attention Economy Inside the WorkplaceWe live in an attention economy. Most people think that battle is… Read more: The Attention Economy Inside the Workplace
- How a Smile Changes the Experience of TimeEvery Sunday at my local church, those attending the early service are… Read more: How a Smile Changes the Experience of Time
- Walking Again Was Never Really the GoalThey ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service,… Read more: Walking Again Was Never Really the Goal
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