The Importance of Energy Audits

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I read this book by a coach. He goes to people like Sam Altman. It's called The Great CEO Within. And he has this idea of an energy audit where you go through your week and every activity you highlighted as either something that gave you energy or drained you energy. I think there is something really valuable about, let's say, taking a week off for vacation. To me, at least, I think it's more about having something to look forward to.

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What are "forward-chaining" and "backward-chaining", and how do they connect with theory of change? What sorts of mental habits and heuristics prevent you from brainstorming ideas effectively? How can you harness feedback effectively to sharpen your ideas? From whom should you solicit feedback? How can you view your own products with fresh eyes? What are some common struggles people encounter when starting or changing careers, and how can they be overcome? Why are small experiments so under-used? How can we construct a sustainable work life? What are the best ways to rest and recover from overwork and burnout?

Lynette Bye is a productivity coach who works with effective altruists. Before that, she studied the psychology of self-control at Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania. You can find out more and read her blog at lynettebye.com.

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