0702 | Energizing Your Work and Life with Tom Rath

Published on January 12, 2016. Updated on November 30th, 2023.

0702 | Energizing Your Work and Life with Tom Rath

Tom Rath is a researcher, author, and filmmaker who studies the role of human behavior in business, health, and well-being. He has been described by business leaders and the media as one of the greatest thinkers and nonfiction writers of his generation. Tom’s most recent work includes the bestselling book Are You Fully Charged? and the documentary Fully Charged. In this interview, we discuss the key elements of energizing one’s work and life.

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In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why your social network can even affect your health
  • How sleep acts as ammunition for the brain
  • Why internal and external motivation doesn’t mix

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