Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Thursday, January 8, 2026
How Are You Feeling Today?
Physical health is the basis for your energy. Keep healthy, and you'll stay energetic.
Your body is your business -- get to work!
Today's TQ Challenge: Continuously Monitor Your Energy Level to Your Current Performance.
Nothing is more critical to performance than your energy level since it directly impacts every aspect of your ability to produce results. Paying close attention to your personal energy and recognize the power it has over your performance. You can't do your best when you're not at your best. Just by being aware of how your body runs, you're better prepared to correct minor performance drains -- before they become major performance pains.
"I've always felt it was not up to anyone else to make me give my best."~ Akeem Olajuwon
Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Energy Factor 1A?
"I keep a close watch on my energy level to gauge how it's affecting my performance."
A high commitment (1A rated 8 or better) suggests you are always looking for a serious performance edge -- and the first place you look is to your energy level. You've learned through personal experience that there's nothing more critical to performance than a high level of personal energy. It's the one ingredient that helps you overcome the daily obstacles that come your way. You've also discovered that if you don't have the energy to keep going when you need to, you'll give less than your best -- and may even quit before finished. Therefore, you're always monitoring your energy level so that you can adjust as necessary to keep it as high as possible.
On the other hand...
A lack of commitment suggests you seriously underestimate the connection between your energy level and the level of your performance. You may do okay from day to day, but your performance varies dramatically -- and you're never sure why. You miss the simple connection between your personal energy level and your level of performance. There are times when you don't consider your energy level until it's too late. By then, you have to coast over to the side of the road with an empty tank -- short of your desired destination. Way short of what a productive day could have been.
What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 1A a bit more frequently?
You keep your productivity high by keeping one eye on your energy gauge and the other on your goals. You accumulate performance positives like "Lively, Steady and Energetic" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.
What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 1A?
You find yourself burned out well before you realize it... and you don't know why. Negatives like "Fatigued, Inconsistent and Tired" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.
Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 1A Causing You Problems?
If you believe this factor is a key performance obstacle -- and that it's preventing you from realizing your personal dreams and goals -- then you need to improve it.
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