Jill on Money with Jill Schlesinger The Secrets of Perfect Timing Part Two
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Jan 2, 2026 
Daniel H. Pink, a bestselling author and speaker known for his work on business and behavioral science, joins to unveil the secrets of perfect timing. He explains the best times to exercise, revealing how goals shape timing choices. Listeners learn about 'nappuccinos,' a clever way to boost cognitive performance by combining naps with caffeine. Pink discusses the significance of temporal landmarks for fresh starts and how social connections are crucial for happiness, debunking the midlife crisis myth with strategies to navigate life's slumps.
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Pick Exercise Time By Goal
- Do choose exercise timing based on your goals and habit likelihood.
- Morning favors habit formation and mood boosts; late afternoon favors performance and injury avoidance.
Use Short Naps And The 'Nappuccino'
- Try a 10–20 minute nap for a quick restorative boost and avoid sleep inertia.
- Combine a short nap with coffee before sleeping to wake with caffeine's effect — the 'nappuccino'.
Temporal Landmarks Enable Fresh Starts
- Temporal landmarks create mental fresh starts and increase the chance of behavior change.
- Start new habits on Mondays, firsts of months, or culturally meaningful new-year dates to exploit the fresh-start effect.