The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr & Tony Schwartz Summary
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Forget time management - energy is your untapped resource. "The Power of Full Engagement" revolutionized productivity by teaching elite athletes and executives to balance physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy. Your breakthrough question: What if your exhaustion isn't about hours, but energy mismanagement?
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Introduction: The Key to High Performance
In today's fast-paced world, we're constantly trying to squeeze more into our limited time. But what if I told you that time isn't the most crucial factor in achieving high performance and personal fulfillment? Through our decades of experience working with world-class athletes, FBI agents, and business executives, we've discovered that the true key to success lies in managing your energy, not your time. Think about it: How often have you felt drained, unable to focus, or emotionally disconnected, even when you had plenty of time? That's because energy, not time, is our most precious resource. In this book, we'll explore how to harness the power of full engagement by effectively managing your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy.
Part 1: The Four Sources of Energy
Part 2: The Rhythm of Performance
Part 3: Building Capacity Through Stress and Recovery
Part 4: The Power of Positive Energy Rituals
Part 5: The Three-Step Change Process
Conclusion: The Fully Engaged Life
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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