Darren Hardy on Managing Energy

(Heard on Audio and interpreted by me)

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Everyone has same time 24/7 – It is up to you to make time count and spend time wisely

 

PHYSICAL ENERGY

• 7-8 hours of sleep is needed to function optimally – Sleep is more important than food
• Naps during the day are good, Nap during afternoon increases memory and has been practiced and is being practiced in other parts of the world

Diet

• Maintain consistent blood sugar levels
• Eat every 3 hours so
• Eating breakfast is important
• Water – 64-72 oz. per day

Exercise

• 5-6 days a week
• Do something you enjoy

MENTAL ENERGY

Work Rest Ratio – More work more Compensation i.e. more rest is needed

Limit your Input, save your mind from distractions

Quiet the mind – at least 30 minutes a day

Go on Vacation – At least twice a year

1. Reframe it – Rejuvenation Time
2. Schedule it – Get completely off the grid
3. Declare it – Lead by example and Communicate schedule
4. Measure it

• Keep Score
• How many times meditate
• How much time off
• Movies
• Naps
• MAKE IT FUN
• don’t get back sucked in

Things to Aim For:

1. At least one 2-weekl vacation
2. 3-day getaway each quarter
3. Every Saturday
4. 1-2 hours each day to workout & sit quietly
5. 2 hours with family – dinner

EMOTIONAL ENERGY

• Make YOU #1 – Be Selfish
• Take care of yourself first

SPIRITUAL ENERGY

• Feeling meaning & significance
• Living in Alignment – When what you do on the outside aligns with your values on the inside
• Simplify and go lean
• Get rid of excess
• Become a minimalist