1. Life zones encompass chronobiology, geography, caregiving, culture, health, and lifestyle—all affecting when people do their best work 2. Async-first productivity treats synchronous time as scarce and strategic, not default and abundant 3. Results-only work environments focus on outcomes rather than hours, building trust and accountability 4. Energy management (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) is more important than time management 5. Cultural time perspectives (linear/cyclical, monochronic/polychronic) require different productivity approaches 6. Caregiver-inclusive practices benefit everyone, not just parents, by normalizing flexibility 7. Technology enables but doesn't create flexible productivity—culture and practices come first