These days my routine starts at am. I begin almost every day with some basic data checking about my business and words of freehand writing, which I have been doing as long as I can possibly remember. During this time I drink 3 cups of black coffee which I make with a Chemex from am til noon. It keeps me focused on work things for the most part, and the calm routine of making coffee by hand is something that follows me wherever I happen to be.
Most mornings, I wake up around amβa little earlier in the summer, a little later in the winter I live in Wisconsin, where the sun rises at am in June and at am in December. I sit up in bed and grab my glasses and watch from the nightstand. I have a sip of water, say good morning to my wife, Michelle, and then walk into the kitchen.
I start coffee and feed the cats. One cat eats faster than the other, so I have to monitor them during breakfast. By the time they are done, the coffee is ready, so I pour myself a cup and go look out the window for a minute.
We charge our devices inside a cabinet in the dining room, so they are out of sight and mostly out of mind. I like to start my day with a meaningful chunk of work. It might be writing an article or working on a presentation. It could be some design work or web development for Make Time or one of my other projects. After an hour or two, I eat breakfast, drink a second cup of coffee, jump in the shower, and get dressedβnot always in that order. Exciting news, our book is available! Order online or purchase from your local bookstore today Exciting news, our book is available!
Order online or purchase from your local bookstore today. I have a couple of rituals I like to do rather than a strict routine. When I do my rituals four out of seven days a week, I feel more balanced and energized. I have an alarm set for am, but I normally wake up before that and listen to some Radio 4 comedy in bed. I really like to watch a TED talk or do a puzzle or crossword during this time.
