Pre-sleep email review
Review and respond to all emails before bedtime. Urgent emails are addressed immediately while others are starred for next-day follow-up, keeping the starred folder under 5-6 items.
15-minute morning HIIT
Begin each day with a 15-30 minute high-intensity interval training session using bodyweight exercises. Follows Joe Wicks' YouTube routines for equipment-free workouts adaptable to travel.
Intermittent fasting protocol
Follows 16/8 fasting window (11am-6pm eating period) with emphasis on vegetables and lean proteins. Avoids fried foods, excess carbs, and processed ingredients.
Market news integration
Starts mornings with CNBC/TV business news consumption while processing emails. Tracks Google's stock price, algorithm updates, and marketing industry developments.
Time-blocked call strategy
Schedules calls in 15-minute increments during morning blocks. Uses strict time limits to prevent meeting creep and maintain operational tempo.
Content batch creation
Blocks 8+ hour sessions monthly to write 16 YouTube scripts. Uses mobile drafting during transit periods with placeholders for later research.
Daily task completion
Maintains strict policy of not sleeping until all daily checklist items are completed. Tasks are broken into subcomponents achievable within single days.
Waiter's pad ideation
Carries compact notepad to immediately capture 10+ daily ideas. Emphasizes quantity over initial quality, with later refinement sessions.
Mobile-first blogging
Drafts blog posts during transportation downtime using smartphone. Marks research needs with brackets/bold text for later desktop completion.
Pre-dawn wakeup routine
Rises at 5am without alarm, leveraging natural circadian rhythm. Begins work during early morning hours when cognitive resources are fresh.
Communication-driven creativity
Schedules multiple daily calls with clients/entrepreneurs. Extends networking to social hours for continued idea exchange.
Non-negotiable writing
Writes daily regardless of holidays, illness, or travel. Maintains streak mentality for both content output and skill maintenance.
Success visualization practice
Dedicates time to mentally rehearse business milestones. Connects daily efforts to long-term vision of company growth.
Email chunk processing
Handles emails in concentrated batches rather than throughout day. Typically schedules 2-3 dedicated email sessions.
Anti-distraction protocol
Uses time tracking to identify/reduce unproductive activities. Example: Cut 10-minute Twitter checks from writing sessions.