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In this episode, Marissa and Joel discuss the time-energy paradox and provide strategies to restore and expand energy for better productivity.

You can’t manufacture more time—but you can restore and expand your energy. In this episode, Marissa and Joel explore the “time-energy paradox” and why so many productivity strategies backfire by leaving you exhausted. They unpack three major energy drains and share practical strategies to give your mind and body more opportunities for truly restorative rest. Key Takeaways Time Is Fixed. Energy Isn’t. You can’t add hours to your week, but you can bring better energy to the hours you already have. Screens Often Masquerade as Rest. Streaming and scrolling feel like “checking out,” but they overstimulate your brain. Instead? Get outside (trust us). Try Walking Meetings. When you can, take a meeting by phone and go for a walk. Less screen time, more oxygen, better energy. Information Overload Has a Cost. We’re not built to process constant updates, endless content, and every crisis on-demand. Consuming less information today is one of the simplest ways to have more energy tomorrow. Protect Sleep (For Real). Sleep is how your body and brain restore. Many people chronically undersleep, then wonder why everything feels harder than it should. Make Bedtime More Attractive. If there’s…

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