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A · Plan · beginner · ~25 min · Chapter 3 of 9

Energy management, not just time

Hard work in low-energy hours produces garbage. Match task difficulty to energy level.

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Energy map

Track energy 1–5 at 9am, 12pm, 3pm, 6pm for 3 days.

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Block hard tasks in peak hours. Admin in troughs.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • Energy mapping
  • Task-energy fit
  • Recovery

Clear these before you leave

Side quest

Protect peak

Block your best hour for deep work only. No meetings.