I’ve tried copying perfect routines from successful people. Most of them failed. What works for me now is simpler and more honest. What actually works: Training early to win the day Planning 3 priorities, not 10 Writing or creating before consuming content Walking more to clear my head What I still force (and struggle with): Over-optimising my schedule Expecting peak productivity daily Being too hard on myself on low-energy days I’ve learned that routines should support life, not suffocate it. Some days are productive. Some are maintenance days. Both matter. Takeaway: A good routine adapts to your life, not the other way around.
My interests keep changing, but a few themes stay constant. These are the things occupying most of my mental space right now — not because they’re trendy, but because they’re changing me. 1. Fitness as a mental anchor Training is no longer about aesthetics alone. It’s my daily proof that I can show up even when motivation is low. 2. Focus in a distracted world I’m obsessed with protecting my attention. Less scrolling. More creation. The difference in mental clarity is massive. 3. Building income, not just salary I think a lot about leverage, skills, and long-term income. Not overnight success — but sustainable growth. 4. Systems over motivation Motivation comes and goes. Systems stay. I’m obsessed with routines that work even on bad days. 5. Personal brand as a long game Not fame. Not validation. But ownership. A place where my work compounds over time. These obsessions might change next year. But right now, they’re shaping how I think, act, and grow. Takeaway: What you’re obsessed wi...