What if being productive didn’t mean doing more, but doing less? Ben Wisbey, a performance scientist with over 20 years of experience and founder of Pylot, explains how the key to true productivity is shifting focus from ticking off endless tasks to instead, maximising mental energy. In this episode, Ben talks about breaking free from the pressure to constantly grind and learning how to prioritise what truly matters. He shares how balancing work, family, and personal life without losing sight of the present moment can lead to more rewarding, purposeful outcomes. Listen now and get ready to transform your approach to productivity.
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Our favourite quotable moments:
“Maximise your energy to use your mental energy for the things that are important to you.” - Ben Wisbey
“Use your mental energy in those areas of priority that are important to you. So to me, it's getting away from this maximising time.” - Ben Wisbey
“Everyone is always looking for shortcuts, but it just requires consistency and hard work.” - Ben Wisbey
Meditation of Mortals by Oliver Burkeman - (Ben’s recommendation)
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About Our Guest: Ben Wisbey is a performance scientist with over two decades of experience in helping elite athletes achieve their peak potential. After years of refining his expertise in physical performance, Ben turned his focus to mental performance, realising the profound impact it has on all aspects of our lives. Driven by a passion for optimising human productivity, he founded Pylot, a company that creates wearable technology designed to track mental energy. With his unique blend of knowledge in both physical and mental performance, Ben is now on a mission to help people make smarter decisions about how they spend their mental energy, ultimately allowing them to live and work more intentionally.
About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement.
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