George Washington Habits - Disciplined Daily Routine
Periodic Table of Habits
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ER
Early Rising Routine
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EC
Evening Correspondence Hours
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Morning Horseback Inspections
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CR
Civility Rule Implementation
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AE
Agricultural Experimentation
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Structured Meal Protocol
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Strategic Guest Hosting
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Controlled Alcohol Consumption
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PG
Pre-Dinner Grooming Ritual
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SO
Sabbath Observance
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Early Rising Routine
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Waking at dawn to begin the day with personal grooming, reading, and correspondence. Followed by a light breakfast of cornmeal cakes and tea, prioritizing efficiency and mental clarity.
Morning Horseback Inspections
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Conducting daily 2-3 hour rides to survey crops, livestock, and infrastructure. Combined physical activity with hands-on oversight of agricultural operations.
Structured Meal Protocol
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Enforcing strict dining schedules (7 AM breakfast, 3 PM dinner) with bell signals. Meals emphasized conversation over indulgence, often accompanied by political discussions.
Evening Correspondence Hours
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Reserving post-dinner hours for reading letters and drafting responses by candlelight. Maintained detailed records of all communications.
Civility Rule Implementation
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Applying 110 Jesuit-derived etiquette rules like 'Show nothing to your friend that may affright him' and 'Undertake not what you cannot perform.'
Strategic Guest Hosting
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Welcoming visitors daily with mandatory breakfast/dinner attendance. Limited evening interactions to maintain personal time.
Pre-Dinner Grooming Ritual
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Changing clothes and powdering hair before the main meal. Emphasized neat appearance regardless of daily activities.
Controlled Alcohol Consumption
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Drinking limited daily beer/wine with meals, avoiding overindulgence. Preferred Madeira wine for evening relaxation.
Agricultural Experimentation
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Testing crop rotations and fertilizers on designated farm plots. Documented yields in meticulous ledgers.
Sabbath Observance
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Attending church twice monthly, abstaining from Sunday labor. Combined Anglican traditions with Deist principles.
