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Before I even get out of bed, I spend some time reflecting on my dreams. Dreams are an expression of the work your subconscious is doing while you’re sleeping, and there’s gold to be mined from them.

The first thing I do after I get out of bed is make the bed.

After that, I have a tall glass of water.

Then I brush my teeth with my opposite hand.

Then I brush my teeth with my opposite hand. I do this to train my brain to do difficult things, because it stimulates a different part of your brain, and because it forces me to be present

Then I do a three-minute workout.

Once I’m finished with that, I take a cold shower.

cold therapies of this type do a great job of resetting the nervous system and have the added benefit of helping manage any inflammation.

When I’m out of the shower, I go through a series of breathing exercises to fully oxygenate my body.

Then I do about 20 minutes of meditation to give me a clear mind as I enter the day.

The process I use, Ziva Meditation, was developed by my meditation coach, Emily Fletcher, a three-step process that involves mindfulness, meditation, and manifestation. To watch a video of it, go to www.LimitlessBook.com/resources

My goal in any given day is to accomplish three things for work and three things personally, and I set this agenda now.

Check in on your dreams before you get out of bed. There’s so much gold to mine here, so I strongly recommend that you not skip this step. Get yourself hydrated and oxygenated. Nourish yourself with some of the brain foods mentioned in this chapter. Set a plan for the day.

The most important thing is having a productive morning routine.

Create your new morning routine. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a lot. Even a simple three-step routine can help jump-start your morning. What are the three things you will always do when you first wake up to set up your day to win?

Create your new morning routine. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a lot. Even a simple three-step routine can help jump-start your morning. What are the three things you will always do when you first wake up to set up your day to win? Write them down.

Bolster your understanding of the habit loop by thinking about the four components of some of your most common habits, like making your breakfast or taking the dog for a walk. What’s the cue, the craving, the response, and the reward for each of these?

flow can make you as much as five times more productive

Stage 1: Struggle This is when you’re digging deep to access whatever it is that you need to reach the flow state.

Stage 2: Relaxation This is the break you take before fully diving into flow.