How's your manuscript coming along? Need a little pick-me-up? Let's start this day right, shall we? You're in for a treat because today we're diving into some golden wisdom from Robin Sharma's bestseller—The 5 AM Club. He says, "Take excellent care of the front end of your day, and the rest of your day will pretty much take care of itself. Own your morning. Elevate your life." Now, that's a power quote, right?
Okay, I hear some of you groaning at the thought of a 5AM alarm. Believe me, I get it. Early mornings can seem like a dreadful thought. But hey, let's not run for the hills just yet. Let's unpack this a bit.
The Magic of Mornings: The core idea here is to leverage the serene quietness and fewer distractions that the early hours offer. It's not so much about the hour you wake up, but rather, how you spend your first couple of hours.
Carpe Diem...But First, Coffee: Sharma suggests that starting your day with intent, with focus, sets the tone for the rest of the day. So, how about we claim our mornings for ourselves? Begin with a mug of your favorite brew, a peaceful stretch, or jotting down your goals for the day. The choice is yours!
Pump Up the Productivity: Remember, our productivity isn't like a faucet we can turn on and off at will. It needs to be kickstarted, and there's no better way than dedicating the first hour or so to something meaningful. For us authors, it could be some quality time with our manuscripts.
A Slice of Solitude: Early mornings often mean you have the world (or at least your home) pretty much to yourself. This peaceful solitude could be the perfect environment to let your creativity bloom, unhampered by the day's distractions.
In the words of our friend Robin Sharma, own your morning. Create a routine that energizes and inspires you. It doesn't have to involve running a marathon or meditating atop a mountain. Perhaps it’s savoring a hearty breakfast, going for a brisk walk, or simply basking in the golden morning sun.
The goal here is to set a positive, productive tone for the day so that everything else seems to fall into place with less effort. And remember, it's okay if 5 AM isn't your magic hour. The most important thing is to make your mornings work for you!
-Andrew
The Indie Author Method
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