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Time in business is directly related to two things: your productivity and your accessibility.\n\nThe best way to "bend" or maximize time is to be a student of your calendar. Now, most people think this simply means you need to look at your calendar at least twice a day.\n\nIn actuality, there are three things to focus on when analyzing your calendar:\n\n\nStudy the things you have planned for the day. Look to create efficiencies with your habits. For example, I have a 5/20 Rule, where I try to schedule five-minute phone calls and keep my in-person meetings to 20 minutes, which ultimately promotes a more productive conversation.\xa0\n\nStudy the white space of your calendar. How can you schedule more of those five-minute calls or 20-minute meetings? How can you be more accessible to those who might need you? And don\u2019t forget to ensure you schedule downtime for activities that you enjoy, which I call \u201cactivities you don\u2019t get paid for.\u201d\n\nStudy your sleep. It not only is the restorative process, but it enhances your immune system, which is of the utmost importance. You need to build a consistent sleep routine that helps restore not only your physical being but your mental health, as well.