Energy Mgmt

Last week’s topic was Time Management—specifically, how we invest our time.
The takeaway? Always measure the return on investment (ROI) of your time.

But there’s another limited—and arguably more volatile—resource: Energy.

Here’s a lesson I had to (re)learn last week:

Sometimes, the time investment seems minor—20 minutes, maybe.
But the energy investment? Off the charts.
You pour days’ worth of focus, emotion, and mental bandwidth into those 20 minutes.
And yes, that affects the ROI.

Especially when that 20-minute task precedes something larger, something with a much higher gross.
Because what’s left in the tank afterward?

It’s like focusing only on the top line: revenue.
Without ever glancing at the bottom line: net profit.

If the expenses are high, the margins slim, and turnover fast...
How long can that go on?

So, ask yourself:

Is your business sustainable?

Is your schedule sustainable?

For how long?

No, really?

So...

Is it time to cut?
Cut meetings?
Cut costs?
Cut energy leaks?

Start tracking more than just time, pay attention to the energy you’re investing.

Because your true ROI depends on both metrics.

DW