I used to think I’d never be a “routine guy.” As a trial lawyer and business owner, my days were unpredictable—late nights prepping cases, early mornings in court, constant fires to put out. For years, I told myself a routine just wasn’t possible. But the truth is, it wasn’t about finding the perfect system—it was about practicing small, consistent habits until they stuck.
Most people overcomplicate routines. They picture a perfectly scheduled day with military precision—wake up at 5am, meditate, run 6 miles, read 3 chapters, cold plunge, eat kale. Then they burn out in a week.
Here’s the truth: the best routines are just good habits stacked together. Consistency beats complexity every time.
If you’re struggling to build one, don’t overthink it. Start with one small thing you can actually stick to. Do it every day until it’s automatic, then add another. Over time, those little habits compound into a routine that feels effortless.
A few simple places to start:
1. Drink a glass of water right when you wake up. 2. Walk for 10 minutes before you check your phone. 3. Write down one thing you’re grateful for. 4. Set a bedtime alarm so you don’t scroll the night away.
None of these will change your life overnight. But strung together, they will. That’s how routines are built—one small, repeatable action at a time.
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I used to think I’d never be a “routine guy.” As a trial lawyer and business owner, my days were unpredictable—late nights prepping cases, early mornings in court, constant fires to put out. For years, I told myself a routine just wasn’t possible. But the truth is, it wasn’t about finding the perfect system—it was about practicing small, consistent habits until they stuck.
Most people overcomplicate routines. They picture a perfectly scheduled day with military precision—wake up at 5am, meditate, run 6 miles, read 3 chapters, cold plunge, eat kale. Then they burn out in a week.
Here’s the truth: the best routines are just good habits stacked together. Consistency beats complexity every time.
If you’re struggling to build one, don’t overthink it. Start with one small thing you can actually stick to. Do it every day until it’s automatic, then add another. Over time, those little habits compound into a routine that feels effortless.
A few simple places to start:
1. Drink a glass of water right when you wake up.
2. Walk for 10 minutes before you check your phone.
3. Write down one thing you’re grateful for.
4. Set a bedtime alarm so you don’t scroll the night away.
None of these will change your life overnight. But strung together, they will. That’s how routines are built—one small, repeatable action at a time.
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