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    #163: Start a Timer, Make a Decision

    January 31st, 2025 · 86 minutes

    Grey and Myke discuss how and why they track their time, Myke shares his thoughts on announcing his upcoming child, and Grey drops a task management bombshell.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Baby Hurley Announcement Post – Instagram
    Analog(ue) #232: My Dad Era - Relay
    How to Be a Dad, by Dr Oscar Duke – Amazon
    Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids, by Bryan Caplan – Amazon
    Asana
    Cortex #101: Productivity 101 - Relay
    Timery
    Toggl
    Timelines
    Myke's Time Tracking Comparison