Energize - The Science of Energy Management: Interview with Simon Alexander Ong

On Episode #72 of the Book Talk Today podcast, we are joined by Simon Alexander Ong.

Simon is a life coach and business strategist. As a coach he works with individuals to help improve performance both individually and within teams. Today we will be discussing elements from his book, “Energize: Make The Most Out of Every Moment”.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Simon’s background to writing this book
5:05 - Making the most of opportunities
6:43 - Simon’s process of transitioning into a new career
10:42 - Where does confidence come from?
12:26 - Choosing what not to do
14:00 - Dealing with over-ambition
16:09 - How to find time to reflect
20:12 - Track your energy
22:51 - Dealing with endless meetings
24:10 - 4 day work weeks
26:05 - Who is the person that comes to work
30:37 - Focus on activities that give you energy
34:25 - Curiosity is always going to benefit you
36:42 - The difference between an interest and commitment
37:46 - Writing about the person you want to become
43:55 - Limiting cognitive tasks
47:12 - Tools to reflect better
52:09 - Outro

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