John Wooden told his teams, "Be quick, but don't hurry." Does it seem like a riddle? Far from it.Discover the secret speed and productivity...without mistakes and without stress. This post goes live in the middle of "March Madness 2026."

Thanks to the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) and to host Todd Nesloney for having me as a guest on their podcast, TEPSA Talk.

Their show notes read "Discover how to transform chaos into clarity with Dr. Frank Buck, a time management expert, in this episode. Learn simple, effective strategies to reduce overwhelm and boost productivity in your school life. Dr. Buck shares his journey from band director to school leader, emphasizing the power of writing things down, clear instructions, and meticulous organization.

Uncover actionable tactics like digitizing lists, engaging your team through modeling, and batching activities to avoid burnout. Perfect for educators at any level, this episode offers a blueprint to regain control and create a culture of clarity.

Tune in to make organization your superpower and start rewriting your success story today."

What you hear in this space is slightly edited. You can hear the original here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S62KIQJ2xePonF6B8Mgjf

Come over to the blog post. There, you can not only hear the podcast but also read a companion article

Everyone complains about being too busy. Then they go grocery shopping Saturday morning, eat lunch at noon, and schedule meetings on the hour.

The price you pay for everything isn't just money. It's time. And most people overpay because they refuse to be contrarians.

After years as a public school administrator, I noticed something: The productive people didn't work harder. They worked differently. They zigged when everyone else zagged.

Here are 15 contrarian strategies to reclaim your schedule.

For more, visit the blog post: https://FrankBuck.org/contrarian/