How Energy (Not Time or Talent) Determines Success | From My Talk at 100 Million Mastermind

I had the privilege this year of speaking to a room full of incredible business men and women at the 100 Million Mastermind x Avengers Real Estate Mastermind.

This is a piece of the talk that I gave.

As someone passionate about self-development and self-mastery, I'd like to share with you a few important insights. The first topic I want to explore with you is energy. We often hear about time management, but I've come to realize at the age of 64 that managing our energy is more critical. Unlike time, we have some control over our energy.

There are four types of energy we all juggle with - physical, social, psychological, and emotional. All of these types can either drain us or energize us, depending on how we handle them. For instance, I found out that I'm socially introverted; social events tend to drain me. But I know that to connect with people, I need to expend this social energy. It's about making the right choice at the right time.

Physical energy is another interesting aspect. I've seen people with seemingly low physical energy, efficiently using it so they never seem tired. I myself have discovered the secret of conserving energy while playing basketball with younger people, winning not because I'm necessarily better, but because I conserve my energy for when it counts the most.

Then there's psychological energy. You might have plenty of physical and social energy, but if you're dealing with continuous conflicts or broken relationships, your psychological energy can be drained. You need to understand and manage this aspect to avoid feeling exhausted despite having ample physical and social energy.

Lastly, emotional energy often seeps into our decision-making process, making every decision emotionally taxing. You may not realize this, but delaying decisions is a form of energy expenditure. It's better to make decisions sooner to conserve this energy.

In life, we often fail to pay attention to our energy levels, just like ignoring the battery level of an electric car until it's too late. Just as the smart car redirects to an energy source when it's running low, we need to learn to redirect ourselves towards activities that replenish our energy. It's not about merely keeping busy; it's about managing our energy to ensure we are not metaphorically stalled on the side of the road.