Here is a list of five things that I think are game changers. Ignore them at your peril:
READ 30 MINUTES PER DAY This is the most important piece of advice on this list. You need to keep learning. To keep abreast of the latest trends. To keep your mind sharp. To improve your own writing and creativity. Pick a book, set a timer, and don’t stop until you reach at least 30 uninterrupted minutes.
WRITE 500 WORDS PER DAY I don’t care for what purpose. For your blog, your book, or your memoirs. The process of writing each days works your mind, improves your creativity, and clarifies your thinking.
SET ASIDE CREATIVE TIME EACH DAY We all need our own unique setting to be creative. Total quiet? Or music? Seclusion? Or a coffee shop? And certainly for me, distraction-free. Include writing your daily 500 words in this time if you must, but I am mainly talking about the creative work you do for your business or cause. I block off two hours…EMAIL, PHONE, and TWITTER-free.
Leo Babauta writes about the importance of solitude in being creative…
EXERCISE EACH DAY This is important. Read Tim Ferriss’ book and study the difference between recreation and exercise [see affiliate link below]. Do what you will, but do something…even some activity is important. Tending to your garden is one thing, EXERCISE and working your body is another…
Me? I train for half-marathons.
FOCUS ON WHAT YOU EAT Don’t just stuff food into your mouth. Know what you are eating. Think about what you are eating. Care about what you are eating…it will make you feel better and be more productive.
Here is a cool tool to track what you consume.
I’ve only lived 41 years, but I’ve learned that these five items are the keys to success. When I am disciplined and do them, I grow… Grow happier, grow wealthier, grow stronger, grow smarter…
I promise, the world will be your oyster.
Be Intrepid.
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