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Energy > Time: Why Your Energy is the Real Success Multiplier

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We’ve all been told to manage our calendars better—block time, color-code tasks, stack meetings. But here’s the truth: productivity isn’t just about time. It’s about energy.

If you’re tired, tense, or mentally drained, the best-planned schedule won’t deliver results. Energy fuels effectiveness. Without it, time just gets wasted.

I experienced this firsthand today. My morning started sluggish, and instead of forcing my way through, I shifted. I took a 65-minute bike ride. Nothing intense, just movement to clear my mind. When I came back, I was sharper and more focused than if I had pushed through hours of low-quality work.

Energy > Time.

That mindset shift can change how you lead, how you work, and how you live.

Reflective question: How would your results improve if you managed your energy as carefully as you manage your calendar?

If you’d like to chat more about this, reach out.

Book recommendation: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.