Time Is Not What You Think

The Fluent Edge Podcast

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What if time wasn’t your enemy but your ally?

In this episode of The Fluent Edge, Sean Watson and Dr. Howie Jacobson explore how cultures, language, and leadership shape the way we think about time—and how to manage it more effectively.

🎯 Perfect for advanced English learners, global professionals, and leaders who want to use time with purpose.

👇 Chapters, coaching links, tools, and timestamps below!

👉 ⏰📄 Download the Free Expressions & Phrasal Verbs About Time Pack

Web link with audio: https://tinyurl.com/mr3k49yx

This free guide includes:

Common idioms, phrasal verbs, and expressions about time

Clear definitions and examples

Short audio dialogues for real-world practice

🧠 What You’ll Learn

How cultures see time differently—and why it matters for communication

Why “beating the clock” and “crunch time” increase stress

The surprising origins of the word “deadline”

Productivity tools like Pomodoro and Time Blocking—and when to use them

Why “I don’t have time” is often about priorities, not minutes

How language shapes urgency, patience, and presence

🛠️ Techniques & Tools

Pomodoro Technique (25-minute focus sprints)

Time Blocking (treat yourself like your most important client)

Digital Sabbaths (resetting to a human pace)

Reframing “no time” into “not a priority”

Cultural views of time: linear, cyclical, and spatial

💬 Vocabulary & Power Phrases

Beat the clock • Crunch time • In the nick of time • Time is of the essence • Push the deadline • Circle back • Lifeline • Time flies • Spend time wisely

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – The problem with how we think about time

01:00 – Cultures, punctuality, and hidden beliefs

03:00 – English idioms about time pressure

06:00 – Pomodoro vs creative flow

07:00 – Time blocking for leaders and learners

09:00 – “I don’t have time” vs “It’s not a priority”

11:00 – Presence, book clubs, and making time for what matters

13:00 – Technology, instant responses, and digital Sabbaths

14:00 – Slow is fast: lessons from music and learning

16:00 – Key expressions: time is of the essence, circle back, push the deadline

17:00 – How Spanish and English use different words for “time”

18:00 – Why our memory of time is subjective

19:00 – Free download + coaching links

🎙️ Coaching & Resources

Work with Sean (Fluency, Pronunciation, Business English, Public Speaking)

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Work with Howie (Leadership, Mindset Coaching)

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