When does your workday actually end—and who gets to decide? In a hybrid world where home and office blur together, it's easy to feel like you're always "on," answering one last email at night and checking Slack before your feet hit the floor in the morning. That constant low-level pull can quietly drain your energy, focus, and enjoyment of work, even when flexibility was supposed to make life better.

This episode breaks down a simple but powerful shift that helps you reclaim your time without sacrificing performance. You'll learn how setting clear, intentional boundaries around your work hours can reduce stress, restore separation between work and life, and make you more effective when you are working. If hybrid work has started to feel like work without an off switch, this conversation will help you put one back in place.

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How do some people consistently turn raw ideas into real, finished work—while others stay stuck waiting for inspiration to strike? In this conversation, Thanh sits down with legendary creative entrepreneur and Parsons professor Jeffrey Madoff to unpack the mindset and structure behind sustainable creativity. From building a fashion company at 22 to producing campaigns for Ralph Lauren and Tiffany, Jeffrey shares how curiosity—not talent alone—has fueled every chapter of his career.

You'll hear why creativity is less about magic and more about systems, how organizing principles help tame chaos, and why delegation is the secret weapon behind high-level creative output. Whether you're a founder, maker, or someone with big ideas you haven't yet shipped, this episode reveals the practical workflow that turns vision into execution—and makes a living from it.

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Learn why systems… not motivation… drive consistent progress. We explore shifting from goal-chasing to system-building through small structural changes. Discover how a "never skip twice" rule and systematic relationship management can lead to long-term results without relying on willpower. Stop waiting for inspiration and start building the engine that powers your productivity every single day.

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