Warming up before you sprint can help prevent an injury.
Reading the instructions before you put together an Ikea piece can save you an hour.
Using a daily planner before you start work can increase productivity.
Any practice, task, or job that we can insert on the front end of a bigger project or journey definitely will incur a time and energy cost.
And at the same time, if there is something we can do to elevate the intent or clarity of the activities that follow, it’s almost always worth the effort.
