summary ofThe Power of Full EngagementBook by Jim Loehr, Tony Schwartz

first KEY POINT

Energy, not time, is the most important resource

Running at high speed for a distance with no end is how you can describe existence in the modern digital world. People have learned to live without pauses and replace rest with coffee or energy drinks. Constant fatigue accompanies us both at home and work because we have forgotten to value our primary resource — energy.Diaries and notes on the phone save time, but no matter how efficiently you organize your day, you will not make all your plans come true without power. The positive energy that fuels us and our business is the primary source of healthy and happy functioning.Energy is also crucial for being an effective leader in your family or company. You should draw the line between work and daily routine — only in this case will you spend energy rationally. Even Leonardo da Vinci was a fan of regular breaks from work, and he took a nap periodically during the day to rest and relax.Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz had trained top athletes, successful Forbes managers, and even FBI special forces before working on The Power of Full Engagement. They uncovered what fuels energy, destroys it, and how to manage it in three stages. 1. Define your goal. To do this, you should focus on important things in your life. You know where to direct your energy when you have a goal supported by true values. 2. Analyze the current moment. Become aware of how you usually spend energy and define your work and personal relationships. 3. Create a personal development plan. Include positive energy rituals, or in other words, the formation of new healthy habits. By changing your approach to your routine, you can improve different aspects of your energy — physical, intellectual, and spiritual.As a result, you will find a balance that will take you to a new level of productivity.