Abigail Johnsons High Impact Habits for Peak Performance
Periodic Table of Habits
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No low effort habits
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MM
Morning Meditation
4
SM
Strategic Morning Briefings
5
CS
Client-Centric Scheduling
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TI
Technology Immersion
8
EE
Employee Engagement
10
FT
Family Time Protection
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EL
Evening Learning Sessions
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SP
Sleep Prioritization
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AG
Aggressive Goal Setting
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NS
No Surprises Policy
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RB
Resilience Building
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IB
Innovation Brainstorming
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ER
Early Rising
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DE
Daily Exercise Routine
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OD
Operational Detail Review
Medium Impact
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End-of-Day Review
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ID
Instinct-Based Decisions
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NL
Networking Lunches
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SP
Succession Planning
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PC
Philanthropic Commitment
No high effort habits
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No low effort habits
No medium effort habits
No high effort habits
Early Rising
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#Productivity
Waking up at 5:00 AM to start the day with quiet reflection and mental preparation. This habit ensures a focused mindset and maximizes productive morning hours.
Morning Meditation
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#Health
Practicing meditation upon waking to reduce stress and enhance decision-making clarity. This habit cultivates calmness and intentionality before engaging with complex tasks.
Daily Exercise Routine
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#Health
Committing to 60 minutes of morning exercise combining cardio, strength training, and yoga. This sustains physical stamina and mental sharpness for long workdays.
Strategic Morning Briefings
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#Productivity
Holding 7:30 AM meetings to review market trends and operational priorities. This ensures alignment across executive teams before daily activities accelerate.
Client-Centric Scheduling
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#Connections
Blocking dedicated time daily for client consultations and needs assessment. This habit prioritizes relationship-building and service customization.
Technology Immersion
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#Growth
Regularly meeting with tech teams to evaluate blockchain, AI, and digital tools. This keeps the organization at the forefront of financial innovation.
Networking Lunches
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#Connections
Using midday meals for strategic partnerships and industry trend discussions. Combines sustenance with opportunity identification.
Employee Engagement
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#Connections
Conducting afternoon town halls and one-on-one check-ins with staff. Reinforces organizational culture and identifies operational improvements.
End-of-Day Review
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#Productivity
Reflecting on daily outcomes and preparing next-day priorities before leaving work. Ensures continuous progress tracking and adaptive planning.
Family Time Protection
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#Health
Strictly reserving evenings for family meals and activities. Creates work-life boundaries that prevent burnout.
Evening Learning Sessions
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#Growth
Reading industry publications and books nightly to stay informed. Supports data-driven decision-making and innovation.
Sleep Prioritization
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#Health
Maintaining a strict 10:00 PM bedtime for 7-8 hours of rest. Optimizes cognitive function and decision-making capacity.
Aggressive Goal Setting
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#Productivity
Establishing clear measurable objectives with regular progress checks. Drives accountability and organizational momentum.
No Surprises Policy
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#Productivity
Requiring transparent reporting and early issue disclosure from teams. Minimizes operational risks and unexpected setbacks.
Instinct-Based Decisions
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#Growth
Balancing data analysis with gut feelings when facing uncertainty. Accelerates decision-making in volatile markets.
Operational Detail Review
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#Productivity
Personally verifying critical client transactions and processes. Ensures accuracy in high-stakes financial operations.
Resilience Building
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#Growth
Analyzing setbacks to improve crisis response strategies. Strengthens organizational adaptability.
Innovation Brainstorming
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Encouraging teams to propose unconventional solutions to problems. Drives competitive differentiation.
Succession Planning
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Mentoring high-potential employees for leadership roles. Ensures organizational continuity.
Philanthropic Commitment
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Allocating time and resources to community development initiatives. Aligns corporate success with social impact.