Engineer Your Morning: A 3-Step Guide for Peak Performance
Hey there,
Welcome to Career Leverage, where we dig into strategies to build a career and life that stack wins over time.
Today, we’re tackling a topic buzzing in my head lately: morning routines. You’ve probably seen the hype—productivity hacks, 5 AM warriors.
But is it all noise, or the career multiplier you need?
Way back in the 1700s, Benjamin Franklin didn’t just stumble into success. He kicked off each day with a question: “What good shall I do today?” He planned, read, and set the tone—no chaos, just intent. He wasn’t chasing trends; he was building a system. Check his story here. Mornings, he figured out, could amplify everything else.
Fast forward, and that idea’s hitting harder now. Take Automattic—the company behind WordPress. They’ve got a distributed team crushing it, and their secret?
Flexible mornings that let people start strong, not scrambled. It’s not about waking up at dawn; it’s about owning your start.
The World Economic Forum says routines like this can boost productivity by 20% when done right. Structured mornings cut stress and sharpen focus. The catch? You’ve got to make it work for you.
Here’s your guide to turn mornings into your ally:
Wake early: Add 15 minutes to your start—no phone for the first 30.
Get your mind moving: Grab a coffee, jot down three must-do tasks.
Get your body moving: I like weightlifting, but do at least 15 minutes—stretch, walk, shake off the fog.
Don’t just skim this—do it. Pick one step and test it tomorrow. Did it shift your day?
Let me know! Drop a reply or hit me on X at @LuisDuquePE.