⚡ Instead of your time, manage this instead....

Your weekly 5-minute read to become a high-performance dad.

Good evening, gentlemen.

There are 188 days left in 2024.

Make them count!

-Collier

_QUOTE
“Fatigue makes cowards of us all.”
- Vince Lombardi

In full transparency—getting enough sleep is a struggle for me. Straight up.

So if anyone needs to take heed to this, it is me.

Coach Lombardi understood that being tired can make even the strongest among us feel weak.

Striving to be elite dads, we face immense responsibilities and pressures, from work commitments to being present for our families.

But if I have learned one thing in the last decade, it is this:

It is VITAL to manage our energy effectively.

I've experienced the positive effects of managing my energy effectively, as well as the negative impact that neglecting it can have on not just myself but also on my wife and kids.

We all know our decision-making—whether at the office or at home—gets impaired when we are low on energy.

Let’s be mindful of that.

_WISDOM
Understand energy management.

Tony Schwartz, author of The Power of Full Engagement, emphasizes that effective energy management is more crucial than time management.

While time is a finite resource, energy is renewable.

Schwartz suggests prioritizing tasks based on your energy levels, not just on deadlines.

Morning might be your peak performance time for tackling complex tasks, while afternoons could be better suited for routine activities.

Recognize your personal energy patterns and align your most important work with your highest energy periods.

It's easy to fall into the trap of trying to manage every minute of our day, but what if we focused on managing our energy instead?

In conclusion, pay attention to when you feel most energized and plan your most demanding tasks for those times.

_ACTION
Create an energy log.

This week, the focus is to work smarter, not harder. 

One way you could do this is to create an energy log.

1. Track Your Energy Levels: Over the next week, note your energy levels at different times of the day. Use a simple scale from 1 (very low) to 10 (very high).

2. Identify Patterns: At the end of the week, review your energy log to identify patterns. When are your energy levels highest and lowest?

3. Adjust Your Schedule: Based on your energy patterns, adjust your daily schedule to match your tasks with your energy peaks. For example:

   1. Schedule complex and creative tasks during your peak energy times.

   2. Reserve routine or administrative tasks for when your energy is lower.

4. Reflect and Adjust: After implementing your new schedule for a week, reflect on how it has impacted your productivity and energy levels. Make adjustments as needed to optimize your energy use.

That’s a wrap, folks!

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