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Dalton Caldwell

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Makers need uninterrupted blocks of time to be productive, while managers often have their days filled with meetings.

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How Future Billionaires Get Sh*t Done

@ Y Combinator

04/01/22

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Y Combinator Cast

10/07/23

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the difference between maker schedules and manager schedules is crucial; I need uninterrupted time for deep work rather than mixing it with meetings.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

A great maker schedule consists of long, uninterrupted periods, like an eight-hour block, to maintain focus and productivity.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to balance meeting time with creative work, as constant interruptions can hinder productivity and creative flow.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

To manage meetings effectively, I suggest blocking off specific days for them to protect creative time.

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Adora Cheung

09/13/19

@ Y Combinator

For solo founders, it's crucial to manage time effectively since they can't delegate tasks; a modified maker's schedule can help by allocating full days to specific types of work.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

10/13/17

@ Y Combinator

Knowledge workers need to protect their time to ensure they can produce quality work without constant interruptions from meetings.

DC

Dalton Caldwell

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Paul Graham's essay "Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule" succinctly explains how makers, like programmers, organize their time differently from managers.

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Michael Seibel

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

The maker schedule concept can also apply to sales; scheduling longer blocks for customer interactions is more effective than short, fragmented meetings.

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Susan Cain

03/16/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Creating uninterrupted time for deep work is crucial for productivity, especially for introverts who thrive in focused environments.