The Energy Optimization Matrix
High Energy + High Value = Side Hustle Gold - Creative work - Client delivery - Sales calls - Strategic planning
Low Energy + High Value = Systemize - Use templates - Batch similar tasks - Automate if possible
High Energy + Low Value = Delegate/Delete - Admin tasks - Perfectionism - Busy work
Low Energy + Low Value = Eliminate - Endless research - Social media scrolling - Unqualified leads
Daily Energy Rhythms
Morning Person Blueprint: - 5:00 AM: Wake, no snooze - 5:15 AM: Coffee + planning - 5:30-7:00 AM: Deep work - 7:00 AM: Prep for day job - Lunch: Admin tasks - Evening: Light tasks only
Night Owl Blueprint: - Morning: Day job focus - Lunch: Planning/admin - 6:00 PM: Recharge routine - 7:00 PM: Coffee #2 - 7:30-10:30 PM: Peak productivity - 11:00 PM: Wind down