Entrepreneurs like strategy.

We strategize how to optimize our business, our health and our lives in general.

It’s like a game where we’re constantly tinkering at aspects of it to make it better.  

I’m just as guilty as everyone else to watch those “my morning routine” and “a day in the life” videos. So here’s my own version…as a blog.

If you don’t already know, I run two companies, one of which does $11 million in revenue (link to 8 figure post) and the other is in start up mode helping clinics in Dubai.

I’ve been having fun playing around with my typical weekday routine.  Here’s how I do it:

7:00am-8:00am   Morning Routine:  

1. Get out of bed.  (often the hardest part!)
2. Quick Shower:  This is just to rinse and wake myself up, I feel better when I’m in water…but I don’t know why
3. Wear Exercise Clothes:  This is almost the same thing:  Lululemon tank top, Lululemon workout shorts and…wait for it…Lululemon light sweater.   (it’s comfy and practical)
4. Drink 1 Glass of Water:  Time to hydrate
5. Meditate:  This is for 15 minutes, timed on my apple watch.  I like the watch because it’s less distracting than a phone.  I breathe in from my nose for the count of 1, then I breathe out for the count of 2.  
6. Drink 2nd Glass of Water:  Now I’m fully hydrated
7. Make Matcha Latte:  I gave up coffee for a month and honestly I’m enjoying matcha.  I make it with 2 tsp of matcha that’s sifted into a large bowl.  I whisk it with a special brush, then add 2 tsp of brown sugar to add a bit of sweetness.  I froth 50 ml of low fat milk in a Nespresso frother and combine everything into one delicious cup.
8. Journal:  I’m using the 5-minute journal, which goes through a few key questions:  What are 3 things I’d like to accomplish today?  What are 3 things I’m grateful for?  What are 2 affirmations to write?  

8:00am-10:30am  Exercise + Eat

9. Exercise:  By now it’s 8:00am and my trainer Mo is knocking on my door.  We do one of three workouts with weights: Push, Pull or Legs.  He tracks everything in a google docs so I can make sure that I do “more” each workout to benefit from progressive overload.  If I’m not with Mo, I can jog 7-10km.
10. Get Ready:  Now it’s time to shower, shave and wear regular clothes.  It’s hot so it’s usually pants and a polo which is “professional” but also comfy.
11. Meal 1 – The Big Breakfast:  My maid makes this massive breakfast which is healthy and nutritious.  Everything is measured with a scale so I can hit my fitness goals.  Currently my aim is 2,100 calories and 140g of protein each day.  This meal is: 5 scrambled eggs, 150g of lean steak, 30g avocado, sour dough toast, 30g parmigiano-reggiano, 150g berries.  It’s about 1,000 calories and 80g of protein.

10:30am-4:30pm Work Time

12. Work Block 1:  On Mondays, this is a 90-minute weekly Clinic Assist meeting with my assistant.  We review all the key numbers, reflect on last week and focus on what needs to get done.  If it’s not a Monday, I’ll do sales calls (my goal is 30 per day to clinics), write content, review content, check to-do items, etc.  I try to keep all my meetings 1-2 days a week so I have a lot of space and freedom on my calendar.
13. Walk:  It’s nice outside, so I get out for 20-30 minutes to walk in my area.  I live by the sea, so I can journey into Bluewaters, JBR or the Dubai Marina
14. Work Block 2:  More of the same, whatever needs to get done.  If it’s writing, I might go to a local cafe for a change of scenery

5:00pm-6:00pm  Meal 2

15. Meal 2:  This is typically boring, but healthy:  crispy air-fried chicken breast, air-fryed potatoes and boiled broccoli, served with low-sugar ketchup or low-fat mayo.  It’s about 800 calories and 60g protein.  This gives me a buffer for a latte or a small treat to hit my daily calorie goal.  My maid preps these meals for the week and reheats them.

6:00pm-9:00pm Social Time

16. Social Time:  I’m an extrovert, so I don’t like to be at home ALL day.  In the evenings I can do things like
    • Movie:  My gf and I rewatched (but it was her first time) “When Harry Met Sally” which is still one of the best comedies ever made.  It’s sharp, witty and with incredibly relatable and charming characters.  A true classic
    • TV:  I don’t watch much, but on Mondays I’m excited to see the new White Lotus episode.  Also I’m looking forward to “The Last of Us” coming back
    • Friends:  I might grab a cigar, play board games, or just meetup for some fun.
    • Padel or Yoga:  I don’t mind a low-key workout, and padel is so enjoyable it doesn’t feel like exercise.
    • Reading:  I’m enjoying non-business books, like “Adventures in the Screentrade” which is by Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman that’s filled with hilarious anecdotes about working in the movie business

9:00pm-10:30pm Evening Routine

17. Evening Routine:  This is almost like a reverse of the morning routine
    • Relaxing tea:  like Chamomile or mint
    • Journal:  In the 5-minute journal I write down “What are 3 highlights of the day?  What are 2 things I learned?”  I can also write more detailed entries if needed in a separate journal.
    • Meditate:  Just 5 minutes
    • Cleanup:  Wash face, put on moisturizer, brush teeth, floss and make sure my room is cleaned up.
    • Go to bed:  I might read a bit, but I try to get to bed between 10:00pm-11:00pm.  I track my sleep using a Whoop and it helped me optimize my routine.  If I’m in bed for 8.5 hours, I’ll get about 7.5 hours of “real” sleep.  Most people are “awake” for 5%-15% of their night, and the Whoop tracks all of this.

On the weekends, there is a lot more flexibility!