Protecting Energy by Managing Emotional ROI
Energy is the entrepreneur’s most precious resource. But most leaders burn it on the wrong things. Meetings that drain you. Conversations that weigh you down. Tasks that leave you depleted.
Here’s the secret: every interaction has an emotional ROI. Some experiences deposit energy. Others withdraw it.
The goal is to maximize your deposits and minimize your withdrawals.
Start with an Energy Audit. At the end of each week, grab a notebook and write two lists. On one side, record the activities, people, and moments that energized you. On the other, write the ones that drained you. Patterns will emerge quickly.
Once you see the patterns, take action. Double down on high ROI activities that fuel your fire and move you closer to your vision. Begin delegating or eliminating the low ROI activities that leave you exhausted. This isn’t selfish. It’s strategic. When you protect your energy, you show up stronger for your business, your family, and your life.
Your energy is finite. Protect it like the treasure it is. The entrepreneurs who manage energy wisely don’t just achieve more. They achieve it with clarity, presence, and power.
Stay Focused,
Gino