Brazilian jujitsu fighting legend Royce Gracie is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Mixed Martial Arts…

Back in 1993 he dominated the Ultimate Fighting Championship with his Gracie jujitsu, winning successive tournaments against much bigger and stronger opposition.

Weight is usually a big advantage in mixed martial arts. But Gracie demonstrated that it doesn’t have to matter, if you have the required skill.

You see. In a fight, straining and exerting yourself only exhausts you. You lose your cool, start making mistakes and ultimately burn yourself out.

To win using jujitsu though, the key is not to fight hard, but to let go. Not to rev yourself up, but to release all strain and stress.

Ironically, victory comes when you stop straining.

Business can be similar.

Many believe you can only be successful by straining, exerting all the intensity you can muster. Like a normal fighter, many of us, end up exhausted and burnt out.

Maybe we call all learn from Gracie’s calmness.

It seems, calmness, is the key to better energy management.

Working on your calmness is said to keep you happy and can help you consistently achieve your goals.

…producing your best work without suffering exhaustion.