Performance Requirements

“Now no joy but lacks salt, / That is not dashed with pain / And weariness and fault…” — Robert Frost, poet

Key Ideas:

  • If you don’t give your body what it needs to run, you’ll stop functioning before you reach your goals.
  • You need nutrition, rest and exercise to be productive. Here are some tips:

    • Eat high-quality food.
    • Exercise regularly.
    • Get at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night.
    • Get enough sun, but not too much.
    • Feed your brain the raw materials it needs to run. You may need to get some of these in supplement forms.
  • It’s a good idea to Experiment to see what works for you to improve your energy, productivity and mood.

Questions for Consideration:

  • How are you treating your body? Are all of your physical needs being met?
  • What can you do to make taking care of yourself a bigger priority?