Insights from ‘When’ by Daniel Pink Flashcards
True or False: The midday period between 2pm and 4pm is a safe zone for productivity and health.
False
Fill in the blank: According to Daniel Pink, timing is not everything, but it’s a ____.
big thing
What time of day is identified as a ‘danger zone’ for productivity, ethics, and health?
Midday (2pm to 4pm)
List three activities recommended during the ‘peak’ period (first 7 hours after waking).
Logical work like programming, writing legal briefs, or doing research
What is a recommended activity during the ‘trough’ period in the day?
Taking a nap or doing mundane tasks like running errands
According to Daniel Pink, what are naps compared to for the brain?
Zambonis for the brain
True or False: A 5-minute nap can boost mental alertness for three hours.
False
Why are 10-20 minute naps recommended?
They are scientifically proven to increase mental alertness for three hours.
What is an example of a profession where naps are routinely taken to boost performance?
NASA pilots or air traffic controllers
Fill in the blank: During the ‘rebound’ period, people should focus on ____ work.
insight
What type of tasks are best done during the rebound period?
Creative tasks like brainstorming, designing, and creative writing
How can someone with a late chronotype differ in their peak productivity times?
They perform best on logical tasks in the evening and insight tasks in the morning.
What characteristic might suggest a person has a late chronotype?
They feel slow to get up in the morning but have a surge of energy in the evening.
According to the document, when should math and science classes ideally be scheduled?
During the peak period
True or False: If you can’t nap, you should attempt high-stakes work during the trough.
False
