Maker Schedule Blocks

A time management system focused on creating long, uninterrupted blocks of time for deep, focused work instead of fragmented schedules filled with meetings.

Manager's Schedule vs Maker's Schedule

  • Manager Schedule:

    • Filled with back-to-back meetings (9am, 9:30am, 10:30am, etc.)
    • Leads to overwhelm and stress
    • Results in "busy work" without meaningful progress
    • Default schedule most people fall into, especially in corporate jobs
  • Maker Schedule:

    • Long uninterrupted blocks of time (2.5-3 hours minimum)
    • Usually scheduled in morning hours
    • Includes breaks between blocks for lunch/exercise/walking
    • Optional third block in evening for high performers
    • Enables flow states and deep work

Benefits of Maker Schedule

  • Allows getting into flow states
  • Enables completion of whole projects without interruption
  • Better for creative work and problem-solving
  • More productive use of same number of hours
  • Ideal for:
    • Engineers coding
    • Writers working on books
    • Content creators making videos
    • Anyone doing creative or deep thinking work

Implementation

  • Block out large chunks of uninterrupted time
  • Protect these time blocks from meetings and distractions
  • Schedule breaks between deep work sessions
  • Avoid the "zebra calendar" (striped with many small time blocks)
  • Focus on one significant task during each block
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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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