Entrepreneurs wear many hats—which makes time management an essential skill. Without structure, it’s easy to get overwhelmed, distracted, and burned out. But with the right tactics, you can reclaim control and work on what truly matters.

Start with the 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle): 80% of results come from 20% of efforts. Identify your highest-leverage activities—usually related to strategy, sales, or product—and prioritize those.

Use time blocking to structure your day. Allocate specific blocks for deep work, meetings, admin tasks, and breaks. Protect your deep work time—this is where the real progress happens.

Avoid multitasking. Studies show it reduces productivity and increases errors. Instead, focus on one task at a time using the Pomodoro Technique (25-minute focused sprints with 5-minute breaks).

Master the art of delegation. If someone else can do a task 80% as well as you, delegate it. Your time should be spent on vision, strategy, and leadership—not low-value tasks.

Limit meetings. Have an agenda, time cap, and clear next steps. Consider asynchronous tools like Loom or Slack updates to reduce unnecessary syncs.

Track your time for a week using apps like Toggl or RescueTime to uncover hidden time drains.

And most importantly, schedule rest and recovery. Burnout kills momentum. Your brain needs downtime to perform at peak levels.

Time is the only resource you can’t get back. Manage it intentionally, and your business—and life—will thank you.