Prime (noun)
the state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person’s life.

Hi, I’m Jason. I know time is your most precious commodity, so I’ve curated the best content I’ve discovered this week to help you live better and lead better.

Jason Leavy
Founder

Prime Performance

Become the best version of you

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1. I’ll constantly stress the importance of doing the fundamentals consistently and the latest research from PPL’s Chief Scientific Advisor Dr Brendon Stubbs shows that just 15 minutes of daily movement can deliver a greater mood boost than spending thousands on a wellness retreat.

2. I also feel really strongly about this one – social connection is critical not only for your wellbeing, but also for optimising your brain health. Don’t take my word for it, listen to Dr Ben Rein, neuroscientist and author of  ‘Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience Of Social Connection’.  He’ll make you think long and hard about how often you opt for connection versus isolation, especially when you’re under stress or heavy workloads.

3. 4 daily goals that will help you show up at your best in life are outlined in this simple Instagram post from ‘Inner Excellence’ author Jim Murphy. Number 4 is one I constantly have to remind myself about. 

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4. Empathy isn’t a soft skill, it’s high-performance leadership in action, according to Brené Brown and Adam Grant. Spoiler alert: if you think it’s just about “walking in someone else’s shoes” you’re in for a shock. 

5. Walls and Moats Won't Save You. Innovation Will. That’s the verdict from Professor Scott D. Anthony in this 4-min long Harvard Business Review video. His history lesson on Constantinople is a masterful metaphor for any leader relying on legacy strengths in a time of disruption. Incredibly timely as we enter the era of AI. 

6. The mental switch that separates pros from amateurs is revealed in just 88 seconds. Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art (who is still in pro mode at 82), reveals all – and trust me, this is 100% applicable to how you lead. 

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