There. I said it. And I mean it.

The personal energy you have at your disposal is way more important than the amount of time you have. Because let’s face it—you could have all the time in the world, but if you don’t have the energy to use that time then it’s wasted. On the other hand, if you have limited time but limitless energy, you can still get a lot done. It’s a weird dynamic.

I absolutely believe that time is precious. But I think it’s less precious than the energy we bring to that time. What would be the point of living forever, for example, if you’re bed ridden the entire time?

No… energy is the key.

Willpower can get you through some rough patches with your personal energy. I think of that as “reserve power.” It kind of sucks, honestly… having to force yourself through is painful. But it’s there. And it highlights my point: You can’t willpower time, but willpower can boost how you use time. Your personal energy makes your time more valuable.

I’m thinking about all of this on a morning when my energy is a little low. I got “con crud,” in a small dose, after being in Vegas all of last week. Nothing major… I just have some congestion and my energy is a little low. But already, as I do my work and sip my coffee and let some cool, fresh air into my office, I’m feeling better. My energy is at least high enough to do the work I love. And that’s good energy management. That’s a good use of my time.

Take care of yourselves. Manage your energy well. Treat it as a valuable commodity, because it is. The most precious commodity you have.

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