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Recurring Meeting Purge
Per recurring meeting: "does it produce decision/action?" — if no, kill it.
Goal
Reclaim 5-10 hrs/week from "we meet because we meet".
Steps
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Open calendar — count every recurring weekly meeting.
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 app.
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