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Recurring Meeting Purge

“Recurring Meeting Purge” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. Per recurring meeting: "does it produce decision/action?" — if no, kill it. Immediate effect: You reclaim 3-5 hrs/week. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Per recurring meeting: "does it produce decision/action?" — if no, kill it.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Reclaim 5-10 hrs/week from "we meet because we meet".

Steps

1

Open calendar — count every recurring weekly meeting.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You reclaim 3-5 hrs/week.

Evidence base

School: Time Management / Deep Work

Founders: Cal Newport · Peter Drucker (1967)

Drucker — The Effective Executive (1967) on importance of think-time blocks; Newport — Deep Work (2016) embedded concept.

Keywords

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Recurring Meeting Purge" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Recurring Meeting Purge"?

You reclaim 3-5 hrs/week. In the short term: In a month, productivity quality rises — time for real work.

Is "Recurring Meeting Purge" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Time Management / Deep Work (Cal Newport, Peter Drucker (1967)). Drucker — The Effective Executive (1967) on importance of think-time blocks; Newport — Deep Work (2016) embedded concept.

Is "Recurring Meeting Purge" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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