time management

The conventional strategy for subtraction is to do it by default: Procrastinate on everything that isn’t a priority. Rebel against the escalating commitments on your time. Opt out and ignore.

Itzler's philosophy is to inject “new-ness” into your life with a handful of mini-adventures throughout the year. Think 1-2 day experiences, spaced out every couple of months.

These don't have to be complex; it's about experiencing something different.

Choosing your daily Highlight starts with asking yourself a question: What do I want to be the highlight of my day?

168 hours is enough time to work 50 hours a week, sleep 8 hours a night, and still spend massive amounts of time with your children. But since all hours aren’t created equally, making this come out right involves moving around chunks of hours like puzzle pieces.

Forget broad resolutions. Instead, Itzler suggests choosing one big, hard, year-defining challenge. He calls this a "Misogi," which stems from an ancient Japanese water cleansing ritual. Your Misogi can be personal or professional - anything that will push you outside your comfort zone and make 2025 truly memorable.