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Creation of value requires expenditures Physical resources Time Money Energy Etc. These can be seen as interchangeable Can they be managed in lieu of time?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Energy is transferred/transformed from source to source and/or form to form There is always some inefficiency in the transfer (Second Law of Thermodynamics) “Renewing energy” costs resources (which contain energy in them)
Mind State of cognitive well-being Ability to focus and use cognitive capabilities fully Body State of physiological well-being Level of stress, hunger, strength Heart State of emotional well-being PsyCap Spirit State of living in harmony with own values Being “yourself” in light of strengths, talents, and values
Build PsyCap Meditation Gratitude/appreciation Switching perspectives Taking the other point of view Thinking win-win Abundance mentality Long-term thinking Growth-oriented thinking
Diet Small meals at regular intervals Exercise Cardio and strength training Sleep >7 hours per night Breaks Take them when you need them Generally, at least 10 minutes
Remove distractions Block time Get organized
Find meaning from work Use strengths and talents Make progress Prioritize Live consistent with values Principle-centered