The Energy Equation

Preface

This text is the product of 10 years of research, personal experience and the teachings of various mentors. In that time, I experienced some of the longest working hours, like many people who work in the city (usually investment bankers, management consultants and city lawyers). It started immediately after leaving university. With good grades from a good university, I launched my career straight into the corporate finance department of an investment bank. In my first month I experienced a major shock to the system: my typical hours were from 9am to 9pm daily, which regularly extended past 11pm. Working all night until morning, going home to shower, and returning to work was not an uncommon occurrence.

Fancying something a bit more sedate, ...