Before Breakfast

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In each bite-sized, daily episode of Before Breakfast, host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.

  • 26 minutes 43 seconds
    Dreaming big, with Farnoosh Torabi

    Personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi shares the best money goals

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    18 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 5 minutes 25 seconds
    Make your own magic

    You have the power to create more fun and more connection in your life

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    17 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 33 seconds
    One way to make your inbox more fun

    Reach out to new and old connections to get more friendly messages back

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    16 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 37 seconds
    Second Cup: Reshape a memory

    Retell a painful story to highlight your best traits

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    15 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 6 minutes 14 seconds
    Second Cup: Magic is just labor, hidden well

    We have the power to create the delight we want to see in the world

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    14 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 22 seconds
    Do a trial run

    If the stakes matter, rehearse beforehand so you know what can go wrong

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    13 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 46 seconds
    How about this instead?

    Even if you can't say yes, you don't have to say no

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    12 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 24 minutes 12 seconds
    Make meetings better, with Rebecca Hinds

    Dr. Rebecca Hinds, author of Your Best Meeting Ever, shares how to waste less time and get things done -- together

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    11 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 30 seconds
    Schedule your screen time

    Choose when and what to watch to make screen time more fulfilling

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    10 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 6 minutes 46 seconds
    Go for a 5 p.m. walk

    Take a few minutes to boost your energy before starting your evening

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    9 February 2026, 8:00 am
  • 4 minutes 48 seconds
    Second Cup: Say 'I love you' more often

    There's no point in being stingy with affection

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    8 February 2026, 8:00 am
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