Efficient productivity: Row relaxed and loosen your grip
I am always fascinated by people’s approaches to efficiency (speed) and productivity (output).
Attending a recent event where I heard Olympic champions Drew Ginn and James Tomkins speak—who were part of the legendary Oarsome Foursome rowing team—I asked them: “Is it important to be relaxed while rowing fast?”
They said absolutely and cited rowing at 97–98% intensity, with the focus on technical precision while staying as relaxed as possible to maximise performance.
James compared it to golf, saying that a loose grip allows better club movement and efficiency. He said the key is to stay relaxed, let blood flow through muscles, and maintain feeling and technical precision.
When I heard them sharing this it reminded me of the intense eighty hour work weeks I used to work and the subsequent frequent bouts of burnout.
I have found that by implementing high level time management techniques, decreasing my intensity and relaxing into my work, not only has made me more efficient and productive, but I think also nicer to be around.
Ray
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Your always nice to be around Ray !!
Absolutely correct for myself.
I am privileged to work from home part of my week. I find this time the most productive.
Being in my own environment with less distractions, less noise, less expectation of my personality behaviour, equals higher output.
I also enjoy when I am in the Office, I am just less productive there.