My Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall & Michael Xander Summary
Overview of My Morning Routine
Discover how 64 elite achievers - from Twitter co-founder Biz Stone to Olympic athletes - kickstart their days. What's the morning secret that unites successful people across industries? This bestseller reveals personalized routines that could transform your productivity forever.
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The Intentional Morning: Your Day's Foundation
Picture yourself waking up tomorrow. Instead of the usual frantic rush, imagine a calm, purposeful start that leaves you energized rather than exhausted. This is the promise behind "My Morning Routine" - not a rigid schedule to follow, but a philosophy of intentionality that transforms how your entire day unfolds. Drawing from the habits of 64 exceptional individuals across various fields, the book reveals that success doesn't depend on specific activities but on approaching your morning with deliberate purpose. Your morning hours offer unique power - research shows willpower peaks early, making it the optimal time for important work. This creates what behavioral scientists call a "habit stack" - linked behaviors that naturally flow from one to the next. Before emails flood in and unexpected challenges arise, you have a precious window to be proactive rather than reactive. Whether you wake at 5:00 AM or noon doesn't matter; what counts is how you use that first hour. The most liberating insight? There's no perfect routine - only the one that works for your unique circumstances, preferences, and goals.
From Sleep to Wakefulness: The Critical Transition
Protecting Your Mental Peak: The Power of Deep Work
Movement and Mindfulness: Building Physical and Mental Clarity
The Evening Foundation: Preparing for Tomorrow
The Sleep Foundation: Quality Rest for Quality Days
Your Perfect Morning: Personalization and Adaptation
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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