time management

A close-up of a champagne cork with a metallic blue cap labeled “51,” surrounded by gold confetti—celebrating a milestone with intention and reflection.

More Than Minutes: 51 Lessons on Living, Learning, and Letting Go

On the eve of turning 51, I’ve gathered 51 lessons I’ve learned about time, work, creativity, and letting go. These reflections aren’t rules—they’re reminders. They come from decades of wrestling with what it means to spend time well, and they’re offered here to meet you wherever you are.

Episode 609: PM Talks S2E6 – Momentum

In this month’s PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I explore momentum—what starts it, sustains it, and slows it down—and why it’s more than just getting going.

Mike Vardy holding a vintage night owl-themed pocket watch in his hand, symbolizing time as something to honor, not own.

Your Time is Not Thine: Rethinking “Know Thy Time”

Peter Drucker said, “Know thy time.” But what if time isn’t yours to know or control? In this piece, I explore why time isn’t something you own—but something you live with. Not a possession, but a partner.

A masked professional wrestler stands triumphantly on the top turnbuckle, raising his fist in the air under arena lights as a referee holds his leg for balance, with a cheering crowd in the background.

How to Maximize Your Minutes

Jim Ross once said, “maximize your minutes” — and that’s exactly what this post is about. Blending wrestling wisdom with real-life productivity, we explore how to seize opportunities, show up when it counts, and make your time count for something deeper.