The Greg McKeown Podcast

52. What's Essential: Greg Wells on Optimizing Your Life with Deliberate Recovery

May 24, 2021

Greg Wells, a leading performance physiologist and wellness advocate, shares his expertise on the art of deliberate recovery. He emphasizes rest as a vital skill for optimal performance, challenging listeners to find balance between work and relaxation. Dr. Wells introduces practical strategies like the 'one, two, three rule' for recovery and discusses the transformation of daily tasks into rejuvenating rituals. He advocates for redefining work and joy, empowering individuals to embrace their passions for a more fulfilling life.

36:58

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Greg Wells

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Effortless Performance: The Power of Ease

10min

The One, Two, Three Rule for Balance Between Work and Recovery

4min

Transforming Daily Practices into Rejuvenating Rituals

3min

Effortless Living: Redefining Work and Joy

15min

Performance physiologist and wellness advocate Greg Wells, Ph.D. (author, Rest Refocus Recharge) shares his insights on the importance of proper rest to achieve optimal performance. Dr. Wells and Greg discuss finding the dynamic balance between work and relaxation, and the mindset shift that rest is both a skill and a responsibility. They explore practical techniques that can be developed and applied to all aspects of a healthier life.

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Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
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