Real-life Situations
Old Paradigm
New Paradigm
Full Engagement
The Dynamics of Energy
100

What view (old or new) would someone who loves to get as much done as possible in the shortest amount of time have?

Old

100

Old paradigm prioritizes what?

Managing Time


100

New paradigm prioritizes what?

Managing Energy
100
What are the two most fundamental sources of energy?

Physical and Emotional

100

What are the 4 quadrants of the dynamics of energy?

Low negative, low positive, high negative, and high positive

200

What paradigm glamorizes and idolizes the ability to multitask?


Old

200

Finish this sentence from the old paradigm. "_______ fuel performance" 

"Rewards fuel performance"

200

Finish this sentence from the new paradigm, "________ fuels performance"

"Purpose fuels performance"

200

What does it mean to be actively disengaged?

Not just that you are unhappy but that you regularly share those feelings with others 

200

What quadrant of the dynamics of energy constitutes full engagement?

High positive 

300

What paradigm do you think will be more beneficial for an athlete and why?

New Paradigm - Because then they won't get burnt out by the time competition comes around cause they would have managed their energy 


300

Why does the old paradigm aim to avoid stress?

Stress is seen as our enemy. Stress takes away from efficiency and productivity 


300

Why does the new paradigm think you should seek out stress

Becasue it is the key to growth, it is like a muscle; you have to use it to grow it 

300

What happens when we take responsibility for the energy we bring to the world?

We become more empowered and productive

300

Give 3 possible characteristics of someone performing in the full engagement quadrant of the dynamics of energy 

Invigorated, confident, challenged, joyful, connected

400

Describe a daily schedule for a student that follows the old paradigm, include 1 pro and 1 con to the schedule style

Wake up + breakfast 6am

Workout 6:30-8:30

Online Work 8:30-10:30

Class 

10:30-12:20 Lunch/Meetings 12:20-1:30

Studying 1:30-2:30

Class 2:30-4:20

Errands 4:30-5:30

Clean House 5:30-6:30

Dinner 6:30-7:30

Studying 7:30-10

Bedtime 10:15-10:30

400

How does living life like a marathon affect us?


You push yourself far beyond healthy levels of exertion. Little to no time for rest and recovery between tasks, no balanced outlook on productivity and rest and recovery, eventually leading to burnout


400

Why should life be considered a series of sprints 


Eager to push to the limit, but no matter how intense the sprint is, the finish line is visible. Life should also be a series of sprints with fully engaged moments followed by being fully disengaged where you can rest before being fully engaged again - balancing life with times of focus and times of recover

400

What percent of people remain engaged after 6 months on the job? Why do you think that is?

38% remain engaged, people become disengaged because of burnout, often environments don’t encourage energy management, and lead to unhealthy work expectations and habits

400

Depressed, exhausted, burned out, hopeless, and defeated are all examples of what dynamic of energy

Low Negative

500

Describe a daily schedule for a student that follows the new paradigm, include 1 pro and 1 con to the schedule style

Wake up and breakfast 6-7:30

Workout 7:30-9

Downtime and class prep 9-10:30

Class 10:30-12:20

Lunch and downtime 12:30-2:30

Class 2:30-4:20

Meditation/yoga 4:30-5:30

Dinner 5:30-6:30

Study time with breaks 6:30-9

Bedtime routine/alone time 9-10:15

500

Can you list the 4 parts of the old paradigm that is missing from this list? 

  • Manage time 

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  • Life is a marathon 

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  • Rewards fuel performance 

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  • Avoid stress

  • Downtime is wasted time

  • Self-discipline rules 
  • The power of positive thinking
500

Can you list the 4 parts of the old paradigm that is missing from this list 

  • Manage energy 

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  • Life is a series of sprints

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  • Purpose fuels performance 

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  • Seek stress

  • Downtime is productive time

  • Rituals rule
  • the power of full engagement 
500

What does it mean to be fully engaged? (4 points)

Must be physically energized, emotionally connected, mentally focused and spiritually aligned with a purpose beyond our immediate self-interest

500

Give an example of when consequences of disengagement are profound 

Ex. a surgeon about to perform surgery, a lawyer in court, Someone driving. During exams