How Energy Tracking Unlocked 400% More Productivity (While Working Fewer Hours) I used to pride myself on my work ethic—10-hour days, always hustling, always “busy.” But deep down, I knew something was off: I ended most days feeling exhausted, but with little to show for it. So, in a moment of curiosity (and desperation), I decided to run a month-long experiment. For 30 days, I tracked my energy and focus every 30 minutes, from 6 AM to 10 PM. Honestly? The results were shocking. The 30-Day Energy Tracking Experiment Here was my method: Set a phone alarm every 30 minutes Rate my energy and focus (1-10) Note what I was doing Track for 30 days and analyze The truth that emerged: Despite “working” 10 hours a day, I was only truly productive for about 90 minutes. The rest? Meetings, emails, admin, and zombie-mode “work” that barely moved the needle. My Personal Energy Map Here’s how my days actually played out: 6:30–9:00 AM: Unstoppable. My true “peak zone.” 9:00–12:00: ...
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