The key is to carefully manage time for immediate demands while also holding space for creatively shaping the future.

How do the unsponsored athletes juggle their rigorous training with their “day job” and family obligations? What are the time management and productivity secrets of Olympians?

No doubt, time management skills are necessary. But just as with your relationships, “quality time” matters and right now there’s little focus on that.

However, by mastering the art of time management, we can regain control over our schedules and maximize our productivity.

Time management training isn’t a silver bullet that guarantees more productivity — at least, not the way it’s currently taught. “Training is typically conducted in a group, lecture style,” says Brad ...