1: Tynan thought mindfulness and meditation were “too wishy-washy and time consuming,” he writes in Superhuman by Habit.

When he tried meditating, he found it hard to keep his attention on his breath. His mind kept wandering, which left him frustrated and ready to give up.

But then he discovered something that completely changed how he saw meditation.

“If meditation were easy, it would not be as beneficial,” he writes. … continue reading

1: So what exactly is a habit?

Yes, it is an outfit a nun wears, Tynan writes in Superhuman by Habit: A Guide to Becoming the Best Possible Version of Yourself, One Tiny Habit at a Time.

But, more importantly, “it’s an action that you take on a repeated basis with little or no required effort or thought,” he writes.

The key part of the definition? The second half … continue reading

When we arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” —Marcus Aurelius

1: “The first hour of our morning sets the tone for the entire day,” Sahil Bloom writes in his book The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.

Sahil writes: “Thoughtful movement and nutrition during that window will make … continue reading

Yesterday, we explored the idea of living a new, more intentional life. Today, let’s dig into the first concrete step to make it a reality.

What all does this require?

Getting up an hour earlier to create a “Miracle Morning,” the title of Hal Elrod’s terrific book.

Now what?

After committing to this change, how do we structure our mornings for maximum impact across key areas: physical, … continue reading