No Limits: The Art and Science of High Performance

by Mukesh Bansal

Performance Hack #6: Find Your Biological Prime Time Have you ever observed the time of the day when you feel most alert and active? This is called your biological prime time (BPT), and while for most adults this is early in the morning, it could differ from person to person. To harness your potential and make the most of your day, identify your BPT and plan your work around it. If you find that you hit your peak in the morning, schedule the most important or difficult tasks for the first quarter of your day. On the other hand, if you find yourself hitting your peak towards the evening, finish your busy work in the morning and save up the tough tasks for the evening. Identifying your BPT and scheduling your day according to it can be a simple but powerful way of discovering your most productive self.