2. Work in Sprints, Not Marathons - Deepstash

2. Work in Sprints, Not Marathons

Don’t grind non-stop—work in bursts and take short breaks for max energy.

Example

I study hard for 45 minutes, then take a 5-minute walk to reset my brain.

Application

Work intensely for short periods, then rest. You’ll be more productive than if you slog through hours of work. Sprinters win because they know how to recharge between bursts of energy.

4

25 reads

CURATED FROM

The idea of having endless energy sounds unrealistic, especially with everything we juggle in life. However, what if I told you there’s a formula that world-class performers—whether athletes, entrepreneurs, or artists—use to stay at the top of their game without burning out? It's not some secret potion; it's a balance of stress and rest, using routines, understanding your natural energy, and tapping into a higher purpose. By mastering these strategies, you can stop feeling drained and start thriving, no matter what you're working on. Let’s simplify the steps, so you can start applying them tod

Similar ideas to 2. Work in Sprints, Not Marathons

Take strategic breaks

Your energy levels will naturally decrease throughout the day, but you can recharge your batteries by taking breaks.

  • High performers work for fifty-two minutes, then take a seventeen-minute break.
  • Taking a five-minute walk every hour boost energy levels and sharpens focus, o...

The Pomodoro Technique

Is all about working in short, massively productive, intensely focused bursts, and then giving yourself a brief break:

  • Choose a task
  • Set your timer for 25 minutes
  • Work on the task until the timer ends
  • Take a short break (around 5 minutes)
  • Every 4 ...

Enhancing Brain Capital: Short Breaks

Your brain needs rest just like your body does. Scientists have discovered that taking short breaks helps your brain learn new skills.

Microbreaks of five or 10 minutes give the brain a much-needed rest during work hours and helps you recharge and reset. It’s important that workers are all...

Read & Learn

20x Faster

without
deepstash

with
deepstash

with

deepstash

Personalized microlearning

100+ Learning Journeys

Access to 200,000+ ideas

Access to the mobile app

Unlimited idea saving

Unlimited history

Unlimited listening to ideas

Downloading & offline access

Supercharge your mind with one idea per day

Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.

Email

I agree to receive email updates