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Win the Morning: Non-Negotiables vs. Ideal Routine

7 Sept 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief segment, the speaker outlines two versions of his morning routine. The "bare minimum" or non‑negotiable routine consists of three core actions: cardio exercise, breakfast, and starting work. The "ideal" routine expands on this foundation by adding a podcast, dedicated physical‑therapy sessions for his shoulder and knee, a journaling practice, a shower, and getting ready before work. While the ideal routine reflects a more holistic approach to health, mental preparation, and personal development, the speaker emphasizes that the cardio, breakfast, and work start are the only activities he deems essential and will not skip.

So I have an ideal morning and then I have kind of a bare minimum. So my bare minimum is cardio, breakfast, work. My ideal morning is I'll get up, I'll put on a podcast, I'll hit some cardio, do some PT. I have my shoulder PT and my knee PT. And then from there, eat, journal, obviously shower, get ready, and then get into work. So that's kind of my ideal morning, but non-negotiables is definitely the cardio, breakfast, and then, you know, get into work.