Morning Review & Plan
Spend 10 minutes reviewing yesterday's progress and planning today's priorities. Never start a day without knowing what winning looks like.
Steps
Review yesterday: what did you accomplish? What fell through?
Identify your top 3 priorities for today — no more than three
Estimate how long each will take and block time on your calendar
Identify the single biggest obstacle and plan how to handle it
Write your plan down — a plan in your head is just a wish
Practitioners
Related Systemsin Mornings
4am Workout Routine
Rise before the world wakes up and train when distractions are zero. Kobe Bryant used this to get extra practice sessions in while competitors slept.
Morning Meditation
Begin each day with stillness and intention. A practice shared by Stoic philosophers and modern leaders alike to cultivate inner calm before facing the day.
Morning Writing Ritual
Show up at the same time, same place, every single day and write. Stephen King's non-negotiable practice that produces consistent output regardless of inspiration.
Daily constitutional walk
Take a fixed-route walk at the same time every day to think clearly and maintain health. Kant's afternoon walk through Konigsberg was so punctual that neighbors set their clocks by it.