The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Perso...
We live in digital time. Our pace is rushed, rapid fire and relentless. Facing crushing workloads, we try to cram as much as possible into every da...
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Jul 09, 2008
Sue
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This book was pretty insightful and the most useful nugget of information is found in the first chapter -- its not about time, its about energy. The first 2 chapters expand on this theme and offer methods for better managing this precious resource - eat better, exercise, sleep well (duh) others like taking respite breaks, making transition and planning rituals were new and useful.
Once you read the first two chapters, the following are semi-redundant and re-emphasise points in the first -- More...
Once you read the first two chapters, the following are semi-redundant and re-emphasise points in the first -- More...
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Jan 11, 2009
pri
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Different than I had expected as it is one of the books that gets talked about at the office. The concept of needing recovery and rest really stuck with me. I remember working 20 hour days and just pushing and pushing until I was 'done' (which was impossible). But with a new job, 9 hours of pure focus is exhausting. The idea of creating little rituals throughout the day really appealed to me. I liked that they included tons of examples of people who, in very small ways, changed their habits but
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Jul 09, 2011
Lil' C
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This book had a very motivating and inspirational effect on me as I read it. The book begins by spelling out the four different types of energy we require to be fully engaged: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. As we use up this energy, our potential for full engagement becomes diminished and we become less productive, stressed, depressed, etc. It then discusses the importance of carving out times for rest and recovery into our busy schedules. It explains the need for systematically cha
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Jun 08, 2011
Matt
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If you're interested in personal development, this is one of the first books you should pick up. Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz have studied high-performance athletes to determine what makes the very top players different from the players who could be at the top but aren't. Surprisingly, its not talent or skill.
The difference is ritualistic behavior. The lessons they learned from these amazing athletes are then looked at from a holistic and balanced point of view. They go through all the More...
The difference is ritualistic behavior. The lessons they learned from these amazing athletes are then looked at from a holistic and balanced point of view. They go through all the More...
Mar 30, 2011
Jason
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This is a great book.
It opens with a key point - squeezing more of you into the hours of the day is not likely. At this time in my life I felt exactly as one of the "stars" of the book - work all day, eat crap, not feel like there's enough time to exercise, not feel like there's enough time to spend with the kids - and in an endless loop.
This book helped me realise a few things and really reinforced that all of our activities are interconnected. I've renewed my exer More...
It opens with a key point - squeezing more of you into the hours of the day is not likely. At this time in my life I felt exactly as one of the "stars" of the book - work all day, eat crap, not feel like there's enough time to exercise, not feel like there's enough time to spend with the kids - and in an endless loop.
This book helped me realise a few things and really reinforced that all of our activities are interconnected. I've renewed my exer More...
Jun 15, 2010
Foster
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It's a concept that makes a lot of sense, and one that I've commented to myself as I slog through another 10 hour day: why is the typical worker expected to be "always on" when we know that that is not how the human body/mind works?? This book proposes applying the athletic concept of periodization to working life. Basically they recognize that in order to be able to work intensely for periods of time, you need other periods of time to regenerate that energy. And this needs to be do
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Jun 08, 2011
Britt
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The main idea behind "The Power of Full Engagement" is what every workaholic eventually discovers: after a certain point, getting more done is not simply a matter of "working" more. To keep yourself at the top of your game, you have to take the time to take care of yourself and your relationships.
The authors claim that we work and grow best through intervals of work and renewal, both on the small scale during the day (the authors recommend working in a fully eng More...
The authors claim that we work and grow best through intervals of work and renewal, both on the small scale during the day (the authors recommend working in a fully eng More...
Dec 10, 2011
adllto
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This was a book I needed to read when I came across it. I was becoming listless and less and less focused partly through negative experiences.
I found what I needed to learn was the managing my energy in different aspects of my person is essential to the ability to keep going. They understand the human person as physical and emotional and mental and spiritual and understanding our personal energy is important.
The negative energy I had been receiving together with general dra More...
I found what I needed to learn was the managing my energy in different aspects of my person is essential to the ability to keep going. They understand the human person as physical and emotional and mental and spiritual and understanding our personal energy is important.
The negative energy I had been receiving together with general dra More...
Jan 10, 2008
Margarita
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My boss gave me this book, and I've picked up some interesting concepts. Since energy, not time, is an infinite source...I've developed techniques to replenish my energy throughout the day, such as taking afternoon walks or stair climbing sessions.
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Jul 22, 2010
Shelly
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n the midst of a plethora of time management books, Loehr and Schwartz have approached high standards and performance from a unique perspective--that of managing energy. To manage one's energy affects a multitude of levels. If a person is an onion, than the layers of that onion all respond to the level of energy that the knife exerts to cut through those layers. These author's teach their clients to be ruthfully honest with themselves, examining where and how to improve energy, and then how to c
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Jun 19, 2011
Mindy
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I am still reading this one. It has a lot of really good information. I think the best thing about this book is how it breaks down the "energy" that we use and need for happiness/success into four categories (spiritual, mental, physical, emotional) and how if we are expending too much in any area without re-energizing, we will be unsatisfied and unhappy, and not performing well in area of life. It seems like it would be too businessy to be relevant to "regular people," but
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Jan 31, 2009
Learned about this book from Bill Hybels. While I don't follow the prescription very closely, I do believe that the authors are onto something very special. And when I have the discipline to follow their recommendation, I find that I really am more productive. One of the more poignant takeaways for me had to do with energy in meetings. Leaders set the tone of a meeting by the energy they bring to the table. Showing up with enough energy goes a long way in delivering a successful meeting.
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Feb 28, 2011
Eric
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I've have read/went to seminars/watched informational videos on this topic. None do it better than this book. Take a couple weeks off of life to learn this book through and through. Your life will change very powerfully... forever. I credit this for pretty much all of my recent success in personal and business life, really. My life has never been better after I started implementing what I learned from this book. I will have this on my shelf for the rest of my life.
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Mar 29, 2009
Troy
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Great book, highly recommend it to anyone who feels burned out or out of balance with life. I love the comparison of the professional athlete who trains many hours each day, rests between contests, and then hits the court or field to compete at full capacity for a few hours. In comparison to the typical executive who works 60-70 hours a week without a break or period for training - and who ends up burned out, overweight or dead.
This book has taught me to re-think my focus and reset m More...
This book has taught me to re-think my focus and reset m More...
May 27, 2011
Allison
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I liked the premise of this book, that "managing energy, not time, is the key to high performance". The authors explain four areas of energy (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual) and how to approach building a system for renewal of each one. While the framework may sound a little new agey, the book is grounded in research done with highly competitive athletes. I found it to be a good synthesis of other books I've been reading that go more in-depth (somewhat unnecessarily) on each
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Feb 20, 2011
David
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The message in this book is both powerful and important: that our energy (physical, emotional, etc) ebbs and flows based on a variety of factors. Understanding those factors and using them to your advantage can make you happier and more successful. Building positive rituals into your day at every level (i.e. going to the gym at the same time every day, eating certain foods, reviewing your goals regularly) helps you to avoid distraction and stress and it allows you to focus on what's important.
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May 15, 2008
Angela
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My friend of 27 yrs., Kristin, recommended this book to me saying that she thought that over the years she had noticed that I had "lost joy," and am "not as connected" as she had seen in the past in me (she is right!). She thought this was an excellent book for me to read...so it went to the top of my list! Here is a review that I Shortened a great deal, including quotes from the book! "Our pace is rushed, rapid-fire, and relentless. Facing crushing workloads, we try to
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Jan 24, 2012
Bigmg
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Average. Same new age advice mingled with business speak.
Eat right, sleep plenty, exercise, feed your mind.
With all that happy zen you've created you will have tons of concentration, energy, and enthusiasm to feed back into a productive sales job.
Look, I just saved you fifteen bucks.
Sorry for the bad review, but you read enough of these type of book and realize that they are just selling their consulting business.
Three stars for a good effort at being somewhat
Eat right, sleep plenty, exercise, feed your mind.
With all that happy zen you've created you will have tons of concentration, energy, and enthusiasm to feed back into a productive sales job.
Look, I just saved you fifteen bucks.
Sorry for the bad review, but you read enough of these type of book and realize that they are just selling their consulting business.
Three stars for a good effort at being somewhat
May 16, 2009
Tess
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I like the new facts presented to me in this book. That energy management is the key to doing more in life, not just time management. As a working mom, learning how to manage my energy in a limited 24-hour period is an eye opener. If you like reading self help books, then I would highly recommend this book. If you are an owner of a company and you wanted optimum performance from your employees, then you also need to read this book!
Oct 19, 2010
Khuram
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Life changing book.
Many books that attempt to help you with time management, or workload management to reduce your stress tend very much to address the tactical issues.
This book addresses the underlying causes of why we struggle to find the time to do things. Its not a new time management or task management bible.
The authors insist that the key to high productivity is not time (since its finite) but energy, and then explain how we can increase our capacity in order More...
Many books that attempt to help you with time management, or workload management to reduce your stress tend very much to address the tactical issues.
This book addresses the underlying causes of why we struggle to find the time to do things. Its not a new time management or task management bible.
The authors insist that the key to high productivity is not time (since its finite) but energy, and then explain how we can increase our capacity in order More...
Jul 01, 2009
Kevin
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It's not time you're managing, but your energy. One author was working 10 hours a day, and not having much to show for it and was wearing himself out. By putting some focus on diet and exercise and actually limiting his time to 4 hours a day writing, he had more done than when he was trying to write for 10 straight hours. Makes you think what can happen if you take care of things so you can zone out and focus.
Jul 19, 2011
Grounded in the research Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz have done with the world’s greatest athletes, their awesome book, The Power of Full Engagement (Free Press, 2003), provides a set of tools to help achieve your optimal level of performance in whatever arena you choose. Here’s the heart of their wisdom: “Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance.”
Mar 02, 2011
Leo
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I would say, rather 7/10 than 3/5.
What I did like:
- couple of great and clear ideas;
- couple of examples;
- helpful applications attached;
What could be better:
- the main example doesn't explain all the points;
- writing style isn't perfect (probably disadvantage of Russian edition);
- many repetitive thoughts;
Anyway, if you want to increase your efficiency spending less time and get more fun from your life, it will have been
What I did like:
- couple of great and clear ideas;
- couple of examples;
- helpful applications attached;
What could be better:
- the main example doesn't explain all the points;
- writing style isn't perfect (probably disadvantage of Russian edition);
- many repetitive thoughts;
Anyway, if you want to increase your efficiency spending less time and get more fun from your life, it will have been
Jul 23, 2011
Deanna
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Reread: July 2011
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This book is a core book for myself and my family. This book discusses how we don't need more time in the day, we simply need more energy. It discusses how we need to be fully charged in the areas of physical, emotional, physical and spiritual health. We also need to take time for renewal in each of these areas. This book also points out how we need to grow stronger "muscles" in each of these areas-like a weight More...
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This book is a core book for myself and my family. This book discusses how we don't need more time in the day, we simply need more energy. It discusses how we need to be fully charged in the areas of physical, emotional, physical and spiritual health. We also need to take time for renewal in each of these areas. This book also points out how we need to grow stronger "muscles" in each of these areas-like a weight More...
Oct 07, 2011
Lalah
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This one brought so much of what I took away from my coaching training into one place -- a fantastic read about self-care and our responsibility for ourselves, to others. It directly impacted how I approached my most recent big expenditure of energy (LakeFest), as well as how I show up at work each morning and leave it each afternoon. Two thumbs up!
Sep 15, 2010
"Watching TV is the mental and emotional equivalent of eating junk food... Researchers...have found that prolonged TV watching is actually correlated with increased anxiety and low-level depression."
I'm curious to see whether this book is helpful, or will just tell me that relaxation and down-time are a waste of time.
I'm curious to see whether this book is helpful, or will just tell me that relaxation and down-time are a waste of time.
Sep 27, 2009
David
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A great book which shows how crazy our lives can get because of things like mobile phones, email, and other distractions. Then it shows you how you can deal with it, get more done, be there for other people, and have more energy.
This is great for people in business, but also anybody who wants a balance of work and non-work activities. If you're looking to have a better family life, with energy and time for the people you love, you will love this book.
This is great for people in business, but also anybody who wants a balance of work and non-work activities. If you're looking to have a better family life, with energy and time for the people you love, you will love this book.
Mar 05, 2009
Andrew
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A book that will change your life. I loved this a ton, because it really shifts your paradigm on time management, in a really awesome way. This is my latest favorite quote, comes from the authors of "The Power of Full Engagement"
"Incremental change is better than ambitious failure."
"Incremental change is better than ambitious failure."
Oct 08, 2010
Eric
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This book presents an interesting concept that it is energy, not time that is the key to high performance and personal renewal. <Doh!> It makes sense that if you don't have energy (in all of its forms) you aren't going to be able to do anything. Check out the book.
Nov 01, 2009
Kip
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I hate to be reading this kind of stuff, but the first half was actually kind of useful. The notion of recovery, pacing, and the dimensions of energy were worth it. I read it cuz everyone at work was, but the HBR article by the authors covers it pretty well.
