<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Digital Growth Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[This podcast aims to help you build online, grow your audience, and monetize your growth journey with digital products. <br/><br/><a href="https://growthwithesther.com?utm_medium=podcast">growthwithesther.com</a>]]></description><link>https://growthwithesther.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:10:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2511579.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Esther | Strategy & Soul]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Estera Digital Company Inc.]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[thedoslounge@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2511579.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Esther | Strategy &amp; Soul</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For ambitious women who want to turn their knowledge and experience into work that creates impact and income, without losing themselves</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Esther | Strategy &amp; Soul</itunes:name><itunes:email>thedoslounge@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:category text="Business"/><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2511579/3d10c8fe4c3f1b82ad7342545dffe000.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[My Ultimate Hack For Managing Time and Juggling Life Like a Pro.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you ever get to the end of the day feeling like you’ve been running non-stop, only to realize you haven’t ticked off a single important task? </p><p>Same. </p><p>Life’s a circus, and we’re all trying to juggle flaming torches, bowling pins, and maybe a chainsaw or two. </p><p>Whether you’re a business owner, a parent, a 9-to-5er, or all of the above, managing the chaos feels like trying to organize a drawer full of tangled earbuds.</p><p>For years, I struggled to find balance—until I cracked the code with my ABCDE Framework. </p><p>This isn’t some Pinterest-level “wake up at 4 a.m. and drink green juice” fluff. It’s an actionable plan to help you reclaim your time and actually <em>move the needle.</em></p><p>Here’s how it works.</p><p><strong>A: Audit Your Time</strong></p><p>Let’s start with some hard truths. Most of us think we’re masters of multitasking, but we’re really just spinning wheels. </p><p>Someone (maybe Tony Robbins?) once said, “We overestimate what we can do in a day and underestimate what we can achieve in a year.” </p><p>Guilty as charged.</p><p>It’s time for a time audit. Yeah, it sounds boring, but stick with me. </p><p>For one week, track <em>everything</em> you do—from brushing your teeth to doomscrolling socials. </p><p>You’ll probably notice huge chunks of time getting swallowed by distractions. </p><p>This exercise is like turning on the lights in a cluttered room; you see all the stuff that’s been tripping you up.</p><p><strong>Pro Tip:</strong> Use a simple tracker—pen and paper, Google Sheets, whatever works. The point is to get real about where your time actually goes. </p><p><p>Because what doesn’t get measured doesn’t get managed.</p></p><p><strong>B: Build Power Blocks</strong></p><p>Do you ever get into a work groove, only to be yanked out by a reminder to go run an errand, start dinner, or (in my case) chauffeuring kids from school and basketball practice? </p><p>It’s like trying to run a marathon but stopping every mile to tie your shoelaces.</p><p>Power blocks are the antidote. </p><p>They’re uninterrupted chunks of time dedicated to deep work. The key here is ruthless prioritization. </p><p>Batch similar tasks together and eliminate distractions. </p><p>Got family commitments? </p><p>Delegate or pre-plan. </p><p>Yes, meal prepping on Sundays, so dinner doesn’t hijack the weekday flow, is a real hack.</p><p>For instance, I started carpooling with other parents for my son’s basketball practices. </p><p>That alone gave me an extra hour to focus on work. That hour feels like a gift from the time gods.</p><p><strong>C: Categorize Your Tasks</strong></p><p>Sunday evenings are my planning sanctuary. I sit down with a cuppa tea / coffee and brain dump <em>everything</em> I need to do for the week—business, family, errands, all of it. </p><p>Then I sort tasks into categories:</p><p>* <strong>Revenue-generating tasks</strong>: These directly grow my business. Think sales calls, content creation, and strategy planning.</p><p>* <strong>Maintenance tasks</strong>: Things that need doing but don’t move the needle. Emails, admin, the small stuff.</p><p>* <strong>Personal commitments</strong>: Family time, volunteering, self-care—because burnout isn’t sexy.</p><p><strong>Pro Tip</strong>: tackle the big, needle-moving tasks first. Someone called this “eating your vegetables,” and while you may dislike vegetables, you’ll love the results.</p><p><strong>D: Determine Priorities</strong></p><p>Newsflash: Not everything on your to-do list is urgent. Shocking, right?</p><p>The <strong>Eisenhower Matrix </strong>is your friend here, which helps to decide:</p><p>* What’s urgent <em>and</em> important? Do it now.</p><p>* What’s important but not urgent? Schedule it.</p><p>* What’s urgent but not important? Delegate it.</p><p>* What’s neither? Trash it.</p><p>Oh, and the <strong>two-minute rule</strong> is a game-changer: </p><p><p>If a task takes less than two minutes, just do it. Reply to that text. Send that email. </p></p><p>Don’t let small stuff pile up into a mountain.</p><p>One more thing: <em>At least</em> 50% of your time on revenue-generating tasks. Tweaking your website can wait. </p><p>Selling can’t.</p><p><strong>E: Execute with Focus</strong></p><p>This is where the magic happens. By now, you’ve:</p><p>✅ Audited your time, </p><p>✅ Blocked your schedule, </p><p>✅ Categorized tasks, and </p><p>✅ Prioritized like a boss. </p><p>Now it’s time to put your head down and <em>do the damn thing.</em></p><p>Set up an environment that screams, “let’s get this done.” </p><p>Noise-canceling headphones? Check. </p><p>A Pomodoro timer? Double-check. </p><p>The goal is focus, not perfection. </p><p>Work in sprints, take breaks, and celebrate small wins. </p><p>Execution isn’t about grinding, it’s about making the most of your energy.</p><p><strong>Final Thoughts</strong></p><p>Here’s the deal: you don’t need more time. You just need to be intentional with the time you already have. </p><p>My ABCDE Framework isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but it’s a good starting point. </p><p>Try it for a week, tweak it to fit your life, and watch how much you can accomplish.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://growthwithesther.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">growthwithesther.com</a>]]></description><link>https://growthwithesther.com/p/the-abcde-framework-my-ultimate-method</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:155012067</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Esther | Strategy & Soul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:00:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/155012067/446d6d0a63612d7a0de2648988c4b202.mp3" length="13743480" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Esther | Strategy &amp; Soul</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>859</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2511579/post/155012067/3d10c8fe4c3f1b82ad7342545dffe000.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Comeback: From Bankruptcy to Breakthrough.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Join me in this candid interview as I sit down with the incredible Jamie Gardiner. </p><p>Jamie went from trying almost every possible online business model (mostly unsuccessfully, including a bankruptcy in 2015) to finally finding his big break, selling millions online and winning some of the most coveted awards. </p><p>He is now a full-time 7-figures online entrepreneur and more importantly, he's helped 900+ students achieve some phenomenal results (I am proud to be one of them!) and thousands of customers worldwide.a successful online. </p><p>We discuss mindset and some of the challenges faced when building a business online, as a beginner. </p><p>Thanks for watching!</p><p>PS: Here is a little known hack to get mentored by Jamie every month at a steal: <a target="_blank" href="https://bit.ly/monetisationmonthlymemo">https://bit.ly/monetisationmonthlymemo</a></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://growthwithesther.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">growthwithesther.com</a>]]></description><link>https://growthwithesther.com/p/the-great-comeback-from-bankruptcy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:151346830</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Esther | Strategy & Soul]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:09:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/151346830/b30cc8625ab9838b38665af1d185b4d1.mp3" length="68028948" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Esther | Strategy &amp; Soul</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>4252</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/2511579/post/151346830/3d10c8fe4c3f1b82ad7342545dffe000.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>