Hey Time Dorks, Connor here. Back in December, we hosted a free workshop on annual reviews. If you missed it, I've put the recording back up. It's not too late to reflect on 2025 and gain clarity for 2026! I first got into the habit of reflection through practicing the fourth step of the Make Time framework, "Reflect." The Make Time Framework Taking daily notes helped me understand which tactics were working and which weren't, so I could fine-tune my approach along the way. We like to say you...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey everyone, I hope you had a great Christmas season and are feeling energized as we settle into 2026. I wanted to share a quick update on our focus this year and a short overview of the ways we can work together, whether you’re leading a team or working on yourself. As many of you know, I’ve been working with Make Time for the past five years, after leaving Google and founding Forgewell. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the Make Time framework with thousands of people...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Time Dorks! Connor here with a reflection on…reflection, and a special invite to a free workshop that I think you’ll love. December is one of my favorite months of the year, not just because it’s my birthday, but because it’s when I start making time for one of my favorite rituals: the Annual Review. I first picked up this ritual from my friend Tyler, who would email his friends and family a simple Google Doc capturing the highlights of his year, lessons learned, and his goals for the...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey friends, Connor here with an honest plug for something I'm really proud of. In the lead up to Black Friday, when everyone is scrambling to buy last-minute items they don't actually need, why not choose to invest in yourself instead? Allow me to share one great way to do just that: apply for the second cohort of The Inner Operating System! The program starts January 20th. If you're feeling the end-of-year burnout creeping in, this might be the reset you need to start the new year with...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Time Dorks, In my last dispatch, I wrote about the power of pausing and how taking a beat can give you more space to choose a thoughtful response. Today, I want to share a simple body-based tool that makes that pause even more powerful. Something to Try — The 4-6 Breath The other afternoon, I was wrapping up my workday when an email from a client arrived with some unfortunate news: they needed to postpone a workshop we had scheduled for later in the week. Instantly, I was annoyed. My mind...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Time Dorks! Connor here. Over the summer, Claire and I ran the very first cohort of our new program, The Inner Operating System. We built it for driven professionals who feel scattered, stressed, or overwhelmed and want to be more focused, energized, and present so they can create a more intentional life that feels healthy, productive, and deeply satisfying. One of our students, Kyle, told us: “It is not putting it mildly to say that the way you pulled all this together, the manner in...
6 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Time Dorks! Connor here with another dispatch. I know it's been awhile, but I'm excited to be back in your inboxes with something new to share + a few thoughts on the importance of rest. Something New I wanted to update you on what we’ve been up to behind-the-scenes. In April, I put out a call-out in Time Dorks and my personal newsletter One Percent Wisdom to connect with readers for 1:1 conversations to dive deep into their challenges, frustrations, hopes, and dreams. Thank you SO much...
10 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Time Dorks! Connor here. Before we dive in, I have a quick ask. For the past five years, I’ve helped leaders and teams at companies like YouTube, L’Oréal, and Squarespace create healthy, high-performance work cultures—but lately I’ve been feeling called to go deeper with individuals. As part of this exploration, I'm doing market research and want to have 1:1 conversations with driven professionals who: Struggle to focus because your attention is constantly being pulled in different...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hello Time Dorks! There’s a lot of pressure to start the year with a bang. Get. Stuff. Done. Stay busy. Make resolutions. Arrange plans. In other words: never be bored. It could be the Busy Bandwagon telling us that anything less than full capacity is a failure. Maybe it’s social media demanding a picture-perfect version of ourselves – always laughing, hiking, dancing, or whatever it is people think is interesting! Or maybe it’s all those Infinity Pools, distracting us from our boredom before...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read