The Deathbed Calendar: My Personal System for Real Estate Time Management

In this episode, I share one of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve ever had in real estate—and in life—what I call the “Deathbed Calendar.”

 

Inspired by Robin Sharma’s The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, the “deathbed mentality” is about living each day with clarity and purpose. For me, it meant turning my calendar into more than a productivity tool—it became a mirror of my values.

 

I talk about how I went from letting real estate’s chaos control my time to intentionally designing my days—protecting space for high-value work, relationships, rest, and joy.

 

We explore:

• How to make your calendar reflect your priorities, not your distractions
• Why honoring your time makes others respect it too
• The simple way I block both work and life commitments
• How presence, not just planning, transforms your day

 

If you’re tired of feeling like your time isn’t your own, this episode will help you take it back and live every day like it counts.

 

Timestamps:

 

00:00 - Intro

00:38 - The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

01:24 - Don’t waste your time on things that don’t matter

01:46 - Your calendar

02:55 - You can own your time

03:52 - Your calendar is a reflection of your values

04:20 - Try something

05:37 - The death mentality

06:30 - Outro

 

Links mentioned:

 

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma • Mentioned in the context of the “deathbed mentality” concept from Chapter 11. • Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062515675

 

Calendly • Online scheduling tool Michael uses to manage availability while protecting personal time. • https://calendly.com

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