The 5 Things Wasting Most of Your Time
Thu Feb 05 2026
We say time is our most valuable resource…
But most of us waste huge chunks of it without realizing it. Not because we are lazy, but because we built habits around one off situations and never stopped to ask if they still make sense. In this solo episode, I share five common time wasters that feel productive on the surface yet quietly steal time from what matters most, building a generous culture, serving people well, and doing meaningful work.
From bloated meetings and inbox spirals to proposal perfectionism, over engineered replies, and long monologues where no one feels heard, I show how these patterns train your team to believe their time does not matter. I then reframe each one with a generous mindset, so you can reshape meetings, set boundaries around email, simplify proposals, communicate faster, and ask better questions that create connection instead of just more noise.
If you want to stop looking busy and start investing your time in people, purpose, and real impact, this episode will help you see exactly where your habits need to change. It will also challenge you to use the time you get back not for distraction, but for generosity.
*Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧
Have a generous week of time.⌚
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Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel.
See full show notes here:
https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/292
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We say time is our most valuable resource… But most of us waste huge chunks of it without realizing it. Not because we are lazy, but because we built habits around one off situations and never stopped to ask if they still make sense. In this solo episode, I share five common time wasters that feel productive on the surface yet quietly steal time from what matters most, building a generous culture, serving people well, and doing meaningful work. From bloated meetings and inbox spirals to proposal perfectionism, over engineered replies, and long monologues where no one feels heard, I show how these patterns train your team to believe their time does not matter. I then reframe each one with a generous mindset, so you can reshape meetings, set boundaries around email, simplify proposals, communicate faster, and ask better questions that create connection instead of just more noise. If you want to stop looking busy and start investing your time in people, purpose, and real impact, this episode will help you see exactly where your habits need to change. It will also challenge you to use the time you get back not for distraction, but for generosity. *Enroll in the "Feeling Generous" Email course 📧 Have a generous week of time.⌚ ======= For in depth insight on how to attract the best talent and most loyal customers, subscribe to the G2 Newsletter. I'll send you The Generous Leader's Planner at no cost to get you started. My DMs are open on LinkedIn, X, and Substack. Find the video version of the show on my YouTube channel. See full show notes here: https://www.bobdepasquale.com/podcast/292