Calendar Color Learning System
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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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Full video: 01:19:01NK
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.