‘FREE TIME’ HELPS US SAVE OUR MOST PRECIOUS RESOURCE BEATING THE CLOCK Time is money, as the adage goes. But author Jenny Blake believes time is our life force, making it much too precious to waste. In her 2022 book, “Free Time: Lose the Busy Work, Love Your Business,” she argues that many entrepreneurs aren’t making the most of this crucial resource and suggests sustainable changes to how many of us do business. Being busy has become a virtue in our culture. People who aren’t constantly busy are seen as lazy and unproductive — and no one expects an unbusy entrepreneur to be successful. But Blake turns this thinking on its head. She argues that you can build the business you want without sacrificing the rest of your life. Further, many things we spend so much time on are unnecessary. Blake’s approach to conquering the hamster wheel of entrepreneurship involves creating workable systems and a winning team. Many tasks we think no one else can handle can often be automated and outsourced to others. While many entrepreneurs think their only options are to do it all or hire a small army, Blake advocates for a “delightfully tiny team” that can get more done with improved processes.
recommendations will give you plenty of food for thought and actionable ways to find your ideal work/life balance — which, as Blake notes in the book, is different for everyone. Business leaders are used to books and courses that promote growth at all costs. That’s fine for some, but not everyone wants to scale their business endlessly. Sometimes, small-business owners want to keep their businesses small — and there’s nothing wrong with that. Blake shares that she limits her work to 30 hours a week because she values her other pursuits. The idea may sound impossible now, but there are many ways to reduce your current workload without sacrificing your continued success. “Free Time” is for people currently bogged down with “The Burdensome B’s.” If you’re bored, bottlenecked, burned out, or buried by bureaucracy, this book will help you reclaim your life. Blake reminds us that our time is much more precious than money. Isn’t it time you learned to use yours more wisely?
There’s no one-size-fits-all system for every business, but “Free Time” will help any reader discover theirs. The exercises and
BREAKING AND ENTERING? LET US HELP YOU FIGHT THAT BURGLARY CHARGE
Did you know that in Georgia, burglary is not a theft charge? While theft involves taking property that does not belong to you without permission, burglary is different. Under Georgia law, burglary is “the breaking and entering into a structure you do not own or have a legal right to enter.” A structure can be any vehicle, aircraft, home, railroad car, or building. It should be noted that while damage does not need to be inflicted to the property entered without consent, intent to commit a crime still needs to exist. This second crime can include any number of things, such as robbery, theft, rape, stalking, assault, vandalism, or fraud.
If you are convicted of a burglary charge in the state of Georgia, it will fall into one of three categories:
It can be terrifying to face a burglary charge, but there are a few defenses to prove your innocence. If you have an alibi, you may be able to prove “actual innocence” if you were not in the identified location when the crime occurred. If the court lacks the evidence to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the case cannot be moved to trial. If you were allowed to enter the property or received the property owner’s consent, you could prove that a crime wasn’t committed. Here at Yeargan & Kert LLC, we have the experience and knowledge to help prove your innocence. If you or a loved one has been convicted of a burglary charge, call us — we are ready to step in and defend you.
FIRST-DEGREE BURGLARY •
Involves an occupied, unoccupied, or vacant home or apartment Punishable by up to 20 years in prison
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SECOND-DEGREE BURGLARY •
Involves an occupied, unoccupied, or vacant structure that is not a residence
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Punishable by 1-8 years in prison
THIRD-DEGREE BURGLARY •
Involves a commercial structure Punishable by 1-8 years in prison
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