Amanda NorthcuttFounder & CEO | Keynote Speaker, LevelUp · B2B sales as a solo is HARD. I’ve got you. I help consultants & coaches sell high-ticket services comfortably & confidently, while enjoying consistent, predictable revenue | Founder & CEO | Speaker |

Delete First, Then Optimize

23 Dec 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief interview segment, Speaker B advises listeners on a practical calendar management technique: first audit and remove any entries that do not excite them or align with their goals before attempting to add new commitments. The guidance emphasizes questioning why items are on the calendar—whether due to guilt or external expectations—and deliberately deleting those that do not contribute to long‑term objectives, thereby creating space for more meaningful activities.

And then what is one really practical change that listeners can make to their calendar today that will have long-term dividends?
Go look at what don't you want to be on there. Just start with the, oh man, I wish that wasn't on there. And then figure out, can I take it off? Why is it even on there in the first place? Is it just guilt, expectation? Take off the things that do not excite you, do not contribute to your goals, to where you're going, and just try and delete even before you try and figure out what to add. What can you delete?