Finding Calm Amid the Chaos: Jason Fox
A New Way of Being
Grasp Opportunities for Downtime
In the military, individuals are encouraged to rest when they have completed their tasks as downtime opportunities are rare. This lesson was highlighted when the speaker transitioned to a corporate business and found employees sitting at their desks with nothing to do, as they were not allowed to leave. By giving employees the freedom to go home after finishing their work, productivity increased. The speaker questioned the concept of presenteeism, emphasizing the importance of efficient work hours over long hours. Elite athletes also follow a similar approach, training for a limited time each day to maintain peak performance.
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