First-year MBA student Joshua Eszczuk joins us to unpack what it actually looks like to manage energy instead of time. He points out it’s not about how many hours you spend, but the quality of energy you bring. From recognizing his current “half tank” energy level, to noticing what “sharpens or dulls his shovel”, Josh shares how small shifts in awareness change the way you work, rest, and say no. Along the way, he reflects on why nobody really has their ducks in a row, how discomfort fuels growth, and why managing your own capacity might be the most important MBA lesson of all