Calendar Color Learning System

Noah Kagan shares his system for managing a busy schedule with multiple coaches and activities through calendar automation and color coding.

Calendar Management Philosophy

  • Make everything as automatic as possible
  • Color code different types of activities
  • Minimize active tracking needs

Automated Calendar System

  • Regular activities scheduled at fixed times
    • Boxing every Friday at 10am
    • Hebrew lessons on Thursdays
    • Therapy every other Wednesday at 11am
    • Flying lessons every other week

Color Coding System

  • Yellow designated for learning activities:
    • Flying lessons
    • Hebrew lessons
    • Therapy sessions
  • Other regular activities:
    • "Squashy steamy" (squash + steam room)
    • Boxing sessions

Key Benefits

  • Reduces mental overhead
  • No need to manually track activities
  • Creates consistent routine
  • Everything runs on autopilot

Financial Tracking

  • Only actively tracks personal finances
  • Uses spreadsheet for 15 years
  • Tracks:
    • Assets
    • Liabilities
    • 30-day action items
  • For private investments:
    • Only tracks initial cost basis
    • Doesn't track appreciation
    • Only invests in companies he personally uses
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Noah Kagan

Launched AppSumo, a daily deals website for digital products, which now generates $100 million annually.

Former Facebook employee who played a key role in growing the platform's user base before departing in 2005.

Hosts the popular podcast "Noah Kagan Presents" and authored "Million Dollar Weekend," sharing insights on rapid business growth.

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