One day I had a 6 AM gym session with a friend. It changed my life. My schedule used to look like this:
- 9:00 AM Wake up
- 9:05 AM Go to Work
- 7:00 PM Read blogs, Side Project Work
- 10:00 PM Hit the Gym
By the time I started working on my personal improvement tasks I would be tired and unfocused. I was amazed at how one morning gym session would make the rest of my day was incredible. I felt great. I didn't need to have 6 cups of coffee or some sugar to get through the day. My metabolism was in overdrive. I couldn't believe how awesome it was to start your day off with a workout.
So I changed my schedule:
- 5:45 AM Hit the Gym
- 7:45 AM Read blogs, Learn some cool stuff
- 7:00 PM Watch video blogs, listen to podcasts, take a break
- 10:30 PM Sleep
Then one morning I found a blog that talked about Paying Yourself First. What an excellent idea. I've always struggled with spending too much at the beginning of the month or when I get my paycheck. This is a great idea. Pay myself first.
Light Bulb.
My updated scheduled:
- 5:45 AM Hit the Gym
- 7:45 AM Write a blog
- 7:00 PM Read blogs, Learn some cool stuff, Work on side projects, Watch video blogs, Listen to podcasts, Take a Break
- 10:30 PM Sleep
So my new goal is to do some writing before I head to work. I don't have to write a complete blog or always try to finish existing blog. My goal is to jot down my ideas. If I can write down what I'm thinking about I should be able to get a blog out every week.
I honestly rather do my side project hacking in the morning when I'm the freshest, but I don't have enough time between my gym session and when I need to leave for the job. Once the tasking at work calms down a bit, I should be able to resume my Rails hacking.
A while ago I read an article by Sid Savara, Paying Myself First With My Time. I didn't buy into it then. How could I wake up early and start my day like that? Crazy Talk.
_Best Idea Ever_.
7 comments:
It's amazing when you experience that moment of discovering a way to focus more on personal goals and passions. Once you figure it out it will start to go smoothly.
I am also trying to write a blog post once a week. Figuring out what to blog about has been tough. I like your idea of writing what I'm thinking about. I'm hoping if I put something out once a week it will eventually become a habit.
I know man, waking up early? Total crazy talk ;)
I was wondering where you'd gone. I figured it was all the baseball.
@dng Great! I enjoy reading your blogs.
@Sid The ATC office misses you
Hey buddy, great post... Loved it...
Cheers!
@Austen We should meet up for lunch sometime, I'll try come out over there. I'll give Ninja Sushi the 5 stars it deserves.
haha. hate to be the old person here. but this schedule will change. hopefully soon. until then, live it up. :)
@Gauhar: Thanks!
@Sid: Shoots. Send a msg when you come.
@Aaron: oh? what would make this awesome schedule change? haha.
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