Guide To Never Running Out Of Energy
147: Energy is the ultimate asset you can possess.
Welcome reader! How would you structure your life differently if you knew that the energy you have for the day is unlimited? Imagine never getting tired. Imagine never needing to rest or take it easy. Imagine never running out of energy. Those with big goals are usually the ones who possess unlimited amounts of energy.
Energy = Everything
Additional reading on energy:
Energy: Not sure how many times this has already been mentioned. Without high energy levels… There is so much you can achieve. Time, energy, and health are the ultimate three resources that you can impact only to a certain point. Yet they are mandatory for everything that brings improvement to life - making them your most valuable assets. Want to hit the gym? It requires energy. Want to learn something new to earn more money? It requires energy. You see where this is going. There is a good reason why most successful people you meet are high-energy. Reality is that high energy is the foundation for everything else.
Ultimate energy archetypes: It is not the founder you love and respect. It is not another David Goggins type. Both fit the criteria and are the ultimate examples of high energy. No one can deny that. But the ultimate energy archetypes are kids. Why? Kids focus on the things that interest them, and at the same time, their curiosity is fulfilled. When you mix your interest + curiosity… You get a formula for unlimited energy. If you think our take is nonsense. Ask yourself why kids can run all day and still not feel tired. No, it's not because of stress or a poor diet or something else… It is because their lives are completely fulfilled. They are happy. They wake up each morning with bigger goals. They are curious. There is much to learn from the ultimate energy arc types and implement into our daily lives. This brings us to the next point…
Understanding energy: What most people get wrong is how they think about energy. Energy does not just come from the physical aspect (fitness + general health). It is just a base requirement for everything else to work. Yet, it is not the entire story. The second part involves the mental aspect (mind + mental health). Your perspective on the world, your outlook on life… All the woo-woo stuff we often talk about here. The last and final one is total alignment between the physical and mental aspects. When everything you do flows. When the construction (body) is strong enough to follow, and at the same time the mind (primary driver) has more than enough space to keep pushing. When you think about it for a moment, it is exactly what the average kid does without any problems… The energy will only start to make sense when you realize that multiple components are at play, ensuring that you either a) have it and feel powerful all the time or b) don’t have it and feel uninspired.
Three levels to energy mastery:
Physical aspect (Taking care of your body and health)
Mental aspect (Taking care of your mind and mental health)
Total alignment (Physical aspect + mental aspect + effortless flow)
Energy is not only the basis of our existence, it is the fuel that makes everything in our lives real and possible. - Tony Robbins
Unlimited Energy And What It Takes: A Collection Of Practical Advice
1) Each morning when you wake up, aim for a goal to work towards. It doesn’t matter if it's something related to your job, a good body, or starting your own business. The only way to have unlimited energy is to pursue a goal so big that you can’t stop thinking about it. Your mind must lead so that the body can follow.
2) It is impossible to achieve high levels of energy if you are unhappy with others around you winning. Once you start appreciating those who are better than you or have more without feeling jealous or having resentment around it. That is when the energy will begin working in your favor. This concept has been covered earlier in our mental models.
3) Being optimistic about the future and reminding yourself that the best is yet to come is the key concept in your energy levels. You can’t be an energetic individual without a positive outlook on the future - they don’t work together.
4) To achieve true levels of unlimited energy, your mind must be clear. Nothing should hold you back. Allow yourself to relax and give yourself enough space to explore. This is how energy is ultimately recreated. A clear mind leads to sharp decisions. Sharp decisions result in positive outcomes. Positive results stimulate your mind. A clear mind results in more energy. It is all one big cycle.