Daniel Pink
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Bestselling author translating behavioral science into practical guidance on motivation, decision‑making, productivity, and leadership communication.
Social•Apr 20, 2026
Do Hardest Work Before Lunch; Afternoons Are Low‑energy
NO ONE in my family schedules an important doctor appointment at 3PM. About seven hours after you wake up, your brain hits a biological trough. Focus drops, mistakes rise, and decisions get worse. The fix is simple. For most people, it pays to do your hardest work before lunch and treat the afternoon like a reset, not a proving ground.
By Daniel Pink