Riding the Energy Wave

Captain and the Clown - Life, Leadership and Everything else by Guy Newman & Michelle Huntington

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In this episode. we explore the delicate art of managing our most precious resource - our vitality.

We explore the moments when inspiration arrives, those valuable bursts of creativity that emerge unexpectedly. While these moments should be embraced fully, we challenged the conventional wisdom that we perform better under pressure. Although deadlines might generate a particular kind of energy, we questioned its sustainability.

Our discussion evolved into an examination of the different types of energy we possess. We conceptualised this as distinct varieties of mental resources - one for social engagement and another for concentrated work. Although circumstances don't always permit us to choose which type we need, understanding these distinctions enables more informed decisions when choice is possible.

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