Today I rose at 4:30 AM, determined to start the day with discipline and intention.
I began with a 25-minute open-eye meditation, practicing box breathing with a 4-second inhale, 4-second hold, 4-second exhale, and 4-second hold.
During the session, I stayed focused on being present and tuning into my body’s sensations, allowing thoughts to pass without judgment.
Last night, I completed reading Purpose and Profit by Dan Koe — one of my favorite content creators. This morning, I began The Almanack of Naval Ravikant, eager to absorb more insights on wealth, happiness, and leverage.
After my meditation, I moved through some light stretching and shared a peaceful coffee with my wife and our two dogs:
- Khaos, our energetic 8-month-old Belgian Malinois
- Zeke, our loyal 2-year-old French Bulldog
We went for a walk together, and I noticed some anxiety surfacing — racing thoughts about the uncertainties ahead.
To reframe my mindset, I listened to a powerful motivational video, where one message particularly resonated:
“You were not born to be caged.
You were born to command.And command requires discipline.
Discipline begins with thought.You must learn to still the noise.
Observe your mind like a hawk watches its prey.Sit in silence.
Master your thoughts.
Break the habit of mental weakness.Because your subconscious is the seed of habit — and what you think repeatedly becomes law.”
Hearing this elevated my emotional state.
When I returned from the walk, I was charged with new energy — ready to attack my workout with focus and intensity.
Workout Completed:
25 Rounds of:
- 10 Tyson push-ups
- 10 bodyweight squats
- 10 four-count leg raises
- 10 jumping jacks
Total Reps:
- 250 push-ups
- 250 squats
- 250 four-count leg raises
- 250 jumping jacks
1,000 total reps moved today.
During the workout, I focused on keeping my internal dialogue positive and powerful.
As my heart rate climbed, so did my state of mind — feeding off each small win, round after round, building momentum with every set.
