Why Work With Intensity

Working with intensity does not mean “under pressure”. Even less to go beyond your limits.

The number of hours invested at work each day is important. The intensity is more so.

A ski patroller explained to me that 80% of injuries occur at the end of the day. Fatigue causes skiers to relax their muscular efforts, gain too much speed and end up falling abruptly.

When we commit to 100% effort, we will get sore muscles the next day, that’s guaranteed. Committing to only 60%, 70% or 80% of our effort capacity will also cause us soreness, but will exponentially increase the risk of injury (mistakes, missed opportunities, poor judgment, etc).

Working with intensity provides several personal benefits:

1. Efficiency

You'll get more done in less time on a regular basis. (observations, experience, mindfulness, Eisenhower Matrix-quadrant 2 important not urgent tasks)

2. Time

Einstein's theory of relativity has proven that the hours will seem to pass faster.

3. Focus

It is easier to enter and stay in the flow zone, thus avoiding productivity losses due to momentum breaks and memory lapses. (observations, experience)

4. Stress

By working more intensely, you will be less and less faced with the stress of “last minute” tasks and projects (Eisenhower Matrix-20/80 rule-20% of tasks lead to 80% of results). The workload accumulated during the catch-up period contributes to increasing and maintaining a high level of cortisol and adrenaline in the body, which is harmful to your health. (medical science)

5. Accuracy

Working with intensity helps avoid mistakes caused by hesitations. During my driving lessons, we were told repeatedly that hesitation causes accidents. As opposed to a slouching posture, a firm grip on the steering wheel and eyes focused on the road will help you better respond to any road incidents. (observations, experience)

6. Respect

Teammates who give their all have that “je ne sais quoi” that guarantees them the respect of other team members. (observations, experience)

7. Leadership

Those who maintain a higher level of intensity at work become natural leaders - regardless of them accessing or accepting management positions. However, all leaders and managers must model the standard intensity level for the rest of the team. (observations, experience)

8. Satisfaction

The feeling of pride and personal satisfaction associated with having accomplished your duty and achieved your goals is equal to none. Failing to give your full effort and engagement in the course of your career – even partially - will instill a sense of regrets in you for decades to come. Guaranteed. (dopamine effect of achievement, observations, experience)

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