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Why Your Morning Routine is a Very Big Deal
The hours between 5 am and 10 am are magic. They are your most uninterrupted, most productive, most accurate, most effective, and most inspired. Here’s how to make the most of them and why it matters.
Schedule Success Hours
Tackle your most important work first. Think about the work that enhances your quality of life, makes your day qualify as a success, or gives you a confidence boost. Think about the work that requires a high degree of brainpower, has the most significant impact, or has tangible benefits that motivate you.
Now pick your top three and schedule a “success hour” for each during this 5–10 am morning block. For example, schedule one hour of writing, one hour of working out, and one hour of building your business daily. Make your success hours non-negotiable and take full advantage.
You may say three hours doesn’t seem like enough, but consider that five hours each week towards your top three goals is not only enough to make notable progress, it’s the consistency required to become elite at what you do.
Moreover, if you find yourself in the zone, stay there if your schedule allows. An hour is a minimum, but there is no maximum.
Finally, save the zone-out tasks, like housework, laundry, yardwork, email, and social…
