Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes

Pyramid Schedule That Changed My Life Forever

August 14, 2025 | Episode 5159

Host: Scott Smith

Episode Description

Scott's fired up and sharing his game-changing pyramid scheduling system that flips traditional time management on its head. Forget working five days a week like everyone else. Scott reveals how he structures his work week around energy peaks and valleys, working his tail off Tuesday through Thursday while keeping Mondays and Fridays free. This isn't some fluffy productivity hack – it's a complete restructuring of how you think about work and life. But fair warning: this schedule is for the privileged few who've earned it, and getting there requires life-changing decisions that'll scare the hell out of you.

Featured Story

Scott breaks down his revolutionary pyramid scheduling approach that has transformed his life and business over 24 years. He works peak energy on Wednesday with back-to-back coaching calls, uses Mondays for projects and business development, and keeps Fridays as optional "entrepreneurial days." The system extends beyond weekly planning – he flips the pyramid for daily focus (starting with deep work, broadening to less important tasks) and even applies pyramid thinking to annual planning. His clients all want this schedule, and Scott typically gets them there within 12-18 months of restructuring their business and life.

Important Points

You can't manage time, but you can absolutely manage your energy throughout the week by structuring work around your natural peaks and valleys.

The pyramid system works on multiple levels – weekly scheduling, daily focus, and annual planning – creating a complete framework for maximum productivity.

This lifestyle requires major life changes and isn't achievable for everyone immediately, but the energy management principles can be applied regardless of your current work situation.

Memorable Quotes

"I don't believe you can manage time. I know I can't. Every single day, it's like the same amount."

"You cannot talk me out of my schedule. If I don't have you planned on my schedule and you don't have a very close relationship with me or you're not a client and it's not a red alert phone call, you're not going to hear from me."

"I'm going to face my passion. I don't care what's in the way. I'm going to do it because otherwise I'm a wuss."

Scott's Three-Step Approach

Map out your current energy patterns throughout the week and identify when you naturally feel most focused and productive.

Start implementing pyramid thinking by protecting your peak energy days for your most important work and using low-energy times for admin and planning.

Begin restructuring your business and life to support this energy-based schedule, understanding it may take 12-18 months to fully achieve.

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