"Can we get on a call?"
Work, family, scene. Pick two. (Ryan Holiday)
I used to not really believe or trust people who had personal assistants. “How can you not have time to do it all?”, I wondered. Deep down, I assumed they were, at some level, a bit lazy. But that’s changed as I’ve gotten older.
At this point in my life and career, I’m constantly context switching, oscillating between Making and Managing. Ultimately though, I optimize for getting-stuff-done, and this work requires long stretches of uninterrupted deep work time. As a result, my goal is to protect my calendar while still creating space for interesting and energy-giving conversations.
My current priorities are (in order):
- My Physical and Mental Health
- My Family
- Work Obligations to my colleagues and work partners
- Friends
- Hobbies
- Exciting Opportunities, Interesting People, and Mentorship
To protect my focus and ensure our interactions are genuinely meaningful, here are the best ways to connect with me:
- Be Specific: When reaching out, please include specific questions or a clear agenda so I can determine how I can best contribute. If you want a job, please see HERE, and please don’t ask for a vague "coffee chat".
- Asynchronous First: I tend to favor asynchronous exchanges like detailed email threads, as they often yield more productive and thoughtful results than impromptu calls.
- Time Constraints: I limit introductory sessions to a strict 30-minute timeframe to respect both of our schedules.