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Aug 21
26m 14s

How To Perfect Your Morning Routine

Graham Ambrose and Angus Warburton
About this episode

Angus & I discuss the importance of your morning routine. They are surprised at the bizarre processes of some social media influencers, so instead cite examples from leaders like Jamie Dimon, Tim Cook, and Mary Barra of JP Morgan, Apple and GM, which show that structured mornings build focus, discipline, health, and reliability.

Irregular routines such as Winston Churchill’s and Elon Musk’s illustrate the downsides of poor structure. Studies confirm that consistent mornings improve wakefulness, well-being, habit formation, and resilience.

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