Today's TQ

Daily Lessons in Intentional Excellence
Saturday, June 27, 2026

Are You Torching The Candle At Both Ends?

Beware of "fast-lane" behavior. You can run at full speed for a while, but if every hour is spent in high gear, you run the risk of burnout. Build in some high-quality down-time.

Schedule at least one hour today for personal time to do whatever refreshes, recharges and makes you happy.

Today's TQ Challenge: Schedule Time Off for R & R.

Choose to be RELAXED! Have you varied your pace today?
Choose to be RECHARGED! How's your speed right now? Any need for scenic stops?
Choose to be REJUVENATED! How does tomorrow's schedule look in terms of speed control?

Everyone has a point of diminishing return. You can't give 100% all of the time. An important component of being energetic is learning how to prioritize some time to let go, relax and get recharged. Manage stress and boost your energy level by taking some valuable time off. The more you play while away from work, the better you perform when you return.

"It's how you deal with failure that determines how you achieve success." ~ David Feherty

Think about it. How well and how often do you actually DO Energy Factor 1J?

"I recharge and renew myself by taking time off for play and relaxation."

A high commitment (1J rated 8 or better) suggests you're just as capable of committing 100% to your time off as to your time on. Your time spent away from work is treated as a valuable investment. In fact, the time you spend relaxing and playing actually increases the desire to improve your productivity at work. By taking time for hobbies, sports, travel and other personal activities, you gain experience and confidence that carries over into your professional life.

On the other hand...

A lack of commitment suggests you need a vacation. You work long hours with no time off and it's starting to show. Your performance is steady but uninspired and ineffective. Because you've forgotten how to unwind, it takes longer to relax. Grinding it out is taking its toll on your personal life.

What happens when you CHOOSE to do Factor 1J a bit more frequently?

You're highly productive -- personally and professionally -- because you take time to Recharge, Re-energize and Recommit to the life you love. You accumulate performance positives like "Rejuvenated, Renewed and Relaxed" -- immediately moving you towards the results you expect.

What happens when you FAIL to consistently do Factor 1J?

Your performance is fried when you're burned-out and it shows. Negatives like "Depleted, Deteriorated and Burned-Out" start to take their toll on your performance -- quickly moving you away from the success you want.

Now Ask Yourself This...
Is Factor 1J 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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