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Jim Kwik My Morning Routines

Key Takeaways

Winning the day starts with winning the first hour.
40% of daily behaviors are habitual, shaping who we are.
Creating a morning routine can lead to personal treasures like health and success.
Key morning activities include remembering dreams, making the bed, hydrating, and exercising.
Avoid checking your phone in the morning to prevent distraction and reactivity.

40

Percentage of daily behaviors that are habitual

3

Years spent dreaming in a lifetime

The Importance of Morning Routines

Winning the first hour sets a positive tone for the day.
Habits shape our identity and daily outcomes.

Key Morning Activities

Remember dreams to tap into subconscious learning.
Make your bed to start the day with excellence.
Hydrate to support brain function.
Engage in light exercise to boost energy and brain activity.

Mindfulness and Focus

Brush teeth with the opposite hand to stimulate brain activity.
Avoid phone use in the morning to reduce distraction.
Practice journaling to enhance self-awareness and focus.

Notable Quotes

"First you create your habits, then your habits create you."

"How you do anything is how you do everything."

"Your inbox is nothing but a convenient organizational system for other people's agenda for your life."