1. Do the hard things firstThat's the principle of eating the toad. Yes, not literally (unless you're in the middle of a survival show), but tackle the heaviest task first thing in the morning.
Why? Because your brain, after a good night's sleep, is at its most focused. Science calls it the
morning rush . You're a problem-solving machine... until the day knocks you out.
Reward yourself after completing a difficult task: a small dose of dopamine (thank you, coffee or chocolate?) reinforces the reward circuit.
2. Be ruthless towards things that don't matterBe Marie Kondo in your head: If an activity or commitment doesn't bring you joy or progress, throw it away.
Your brain has a limited attention span (thanks to the prefrontal cortex's
attention filter ), so avoid saturating it with trivialities like scrolling through TikTok for 2 hours.
And as Steve Jobs said, "Don't waste your time on unimportant things, life is already too short for that."
(the guy knew what he was talking about).
3. Attack at dawnGetting up early isn’t just for the birds. Neuroscience shows that in the morning, your cortisol levels are naturally high, which boosts your alertness and energy. So, no need for a triple espresso at 6 a.m. (but yes, a little bit anyway).
Why do geniuses work early in the morning? Because no one sends them emails at 5:30, come on.
Benjamin Franklin got up at 5am to plan his day. And we're talking about a guy who discovered electricity, not just how to turn on a lamp.
4. Strict with oneself, tolerant with othersBe your own ruthless coach but give those around you room to breathe. A study from the
University of California shows that people who are strict with themselves but empathetic with others are more respected and more successful in the long run.
Cultivate
self-compassion without lowering your standards. Your brain releases more oxytocin (the happy hormone) when you support others, even if you're gently kicking their butts.
5. Always do the right thingIt seems obvious, but choosing the path of integrity activates neural circuits in the limbic system that boost your inner satisfaction. Basically, doing the right thing feels good…and it’s free.
6. Practice, practice, practiceRepetition activates the famous
brain plasticity effect . Your brain, like a modeling clay (or almost), creates stronger connections with each repetition. It's like going to the gym, but for your neurons.
“Excellence is not an act, but a habit.”
Kobe Bryant trained at 4am when his competitors were asleep. Result: living legend.
Bite into your toad, become a Marie Kondo of mindfulness, and most importantly, make your practices a daily dance. And if all this seems hard… well, start gently....
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