Energy approach to life, the universe, and everything
I recently read Scott Adams new book titled: " How to fail at almost everything and still win big ". I enjoyed reading the book a lot; Scott discusses a lot of intriguing ideas as usual. The main idea in the book was that you need systems instead of goals. Motivation is ephemeral, but systems/processes are persistent. As Jeff Bezos says " Good intentions don't work, good systems work! " Another main idea in the book is the importance of monitoring and managing your energy for being successful. The book advises you to "watch what you eat, exercise, match mental states to activity and attack tasks when you have the appropriate energy level". I think this energy approach to personal productivity and life is promising. So I wanted to collect my thoughts on this and see what I can add on this topic. Things that increase energy and decrease energy It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wears you down. It is the pebble in your shoe. – Mu...