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Five principles for 2025

Published on: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

  • Up before 7 AM and out of the door for a walk/run/sprints.

    • This will shift my circadian rhythm (internal 24 hour clock which regulates a host of activities in the body like hormone release, body temperature regulation, sleep-wake cycle and more) to be in tune with day and night.

    • Physical exertion upon waking up will improve alertness early in the morning.

    • Instead of showing up at work barely out of slumber, be primed for a productive day.

  • Daily exercise.

    • At least 10k steps for sufficient activity throughout the day.

    • A 30 minute calisthenic workout at home or outdoors early in the morning. No gym.

    • Philosophical shift in training from bodybuilding to functional training + energy regulation + mental stimulation.

    • Full body workouts.

  • A diet comprised of whole / minimally processed food.

    • 9/10 meals are healthy and home cooked.

    • No sugar.

      • Except with the occasional milk coffee (Cappuccino, Latte).

    • Optimise for protein, quality fats and minimal carbs from sources like fruits and vegetables.

  • A strict no-low-effort-entertainment policy.

    • No content scrolling

    • No shows

    • No movies

    • Cultivate boredom

    • Mindset shift from consumption oriented to creativity oriented.

  • Daily writing.

    • What have you learned personally and professionally?

    • What idea or theory did you read in a book that was fascinating?

    • Write down an experience from the past. Tell a story. (Inspired by Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks)

    • Visualise the future - let your imagination run free.

    • Ask Ai for writing prompts.