• Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule

  • Oct 6 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
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Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule

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  • Paul Graham argues that there are two distinct types of work schedules: the manager's schedule and the maker's schedule. The manager's schedule, common among those in positions of authority, prioritizes meetings and short, focused work blocks. The maker's schedule, often preferred by creators like programmers and writers, emphasizes long stretches of uninterrupted time to delve into complex tasks. The clash between these schedules can be problematic, as makers are often disrupted by meetings, losing productivity and momentum. Graham suggests that understanding these schedules is crucial to fostering a more productive and respectful working environment, especially within the context of venture capital, where investors typically operate on the manager's schedule and makers, like those at Y Combinator, strive to maintain their focus on the maker's schedule.

    Read the full essay here: https://paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html
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