Living a life that is worthwhile and to the fullest is a thought that plagues everyone's mind at some point or another. One thing that I have a hard time with is: the unknown. Though there is something to be said about living spontaneously and being able to just run with things, having goals, tasks, dreams, BIG dreams all laid out in front of you are a sure way to have a productive week, month, or year.
"Clarity precedes mastery, clarity is power". How can you achieve anything if you don't know where you are going or how you are going to get there? For example, in the world of weight loss, individuals decide they are going to lose weight but do not specify the how or when. Have clear goals and you will make them happen.
This morning I implemented my very first POWER HOUR. It is the daily workout that gets you ready for the day. It involves three things: Exercise, Learning, and Journal-ing.
"The person who sweats more in training, bleeds less in war." Apply this to your life. Whatever your passion, train the hardest, become the best, be a master in your industry, art, sport, family, community etc. The first step to becoming a master at anything is to prepare.
POWER HOUR - 60 minutes
20 minutes: Exercise. This will help you cultivate focus, energy, and stamina for your day. You find that you will be happier all day, can work more efficiently, and can draw more inspiration through out the day.
20 minutes: Learning. Professionals in all industries invest in the best kinds of learning. Pick up a book for twenty minutes, do research online, or watch some informational seminars; just spend 20 minutes in the morning to absorb new information that can be applied to your life. A good life is one where you never stop learning.
20 minutes: Journal-ing. Finally prepare for the day y writing in your journal. Get some good thoughts out with pen and paper and be amazed at how much more productive you will be. Also spend this time reviewing previous notes, calendars, and your daily tasks. Get organized. Many people will tell you that "the things you schedule are the things that get done." Have a real clear picture of what your day looks like and you will enter the world confident and feeling prepared.
