49. Context Switching: Why it kills your productivity and how to prevent it

Mastering Energy Management for Entrepreneurs

In this episode, I discuss the concept of context switching for entrepreneurs who juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, such as a day job, side hustle, family obligations, and team management. I shift the focus from traditional time management to energy management, emphasizing how switching between tasks can drain one's energy. I outline five key elements—coaching/advisory, sales, W2/side hustles, personal responsibilities, and team interactions—and advise you to evaluate which activities take up the most energy. I also offer strategies for scheduling tasks to minimize exhaustion and enhance productivity.