The Importance of Understanding Your Energy

Energy is one of the best skills you can develop.

By Lewis Howes edited by Dan Bova Mar 27, 2017
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This week I did something I’ve dreamed about for years … I was a guest on The Ellen Show. Yes, Ellen DeGeneres, the queen of dancing and laughter and amazing TV.

I remember years ago watching her show and thinking about how one day it would be amazing to tell her my story.

And it finally happened. It was awesome. And exhausting. Not because actually being on the show was hard (it was great), but because I’ve spent so much time and energy preparing for this opportunity and now it’s over.

It reminds me of how I used to handle huge sports games. Thankfully I’ve evolved and learned to manage my energy and honor the moment.

So I wanted to share the perspective I got today from realizing that managing my energy is one of the best skills I’ve been able to develop. And so can you.

With lots of gratitude today, here is 5 Minute Friday, Episode 462.

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play or TuneIn.

This week I did something I’ve dreamed about for years … I was a guest on The Ellen Show. Yes, Ellen DeGeneres, the queen of dancing and laughter and amazing TV.

I remember years ago watching her show and thinking about how one day it would be amazing to tell her my story.

And it finally happened. It was awesome. And exhausting. Not because actually being on the show was hard (it was great), but because I’ve spent so much time and energy preparing for this opportunity and now it’s over.

It reminds me of how I used to handle huge sports games. Thankfully I’ve evolved and learned to manage my energy and honor the moment.

So I wanted to share the perspective I got today from realizing that managing my energy is one of the best skills I’ve been able to develop. And so can you.

With lots of gratitude today, here is 5 Minute Friday, Episode 462.

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Google Play or TuneIn.

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Lewis Howes

New York Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Coach at The School of Greatness
Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men's National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes...

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