2000 Books for Ambitious Entrepreneurs - Author Interviews and Book Summaries 46:[Productivity] The Power of Full Engagement - Jim Loehr| 3 Ways to Increase your Mental Energy to perform at your very best when you need it the most
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Oct 26, 2016 
Jim Loehr, a world-renowned performance psychologist and co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, shares insights on optimizing energy to boost performance. He reveals four key sources of energy and emphasizes balancing energy expenditure with renewal. Loehr challenges traditional time management by highlighting the importance of spiritual energy and purpose. He offers practical strategies for rejuvenating mental energy and reconnecting with personal values to combat burnout, transforming how entrepreneurs approach productivity.
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Jim Loehr's Career Shift
- Jim Loehr's career began in community mental health but shifted to performance psychology after a conversation with an exercise physiologist.
- This led him to work with athletes, eventually co-founding the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute.
Energy Management
- Managing energy, not time, is crucial for optimal performance.
- Focus your energy on what truly matters to achieve meaningful results.
Focus and Engagement
- Humans cannot multitask effectively; the nervous system focuses on one thing at a time.
- Full engagement requires directing energy intentionally to maximize returns.
