World's Most Productive Routine

Jun 7, 2024

World's Most Productive Routine

Introduction

  • Combination of routines from Andrew Huberman, David Goggins, and Jordan Peterson.
  • Aim to create the ultimate productive day by adopting best practices from all three.

Morning Routine

  1. 5:00 AM: Wake Up
    • Wear beanie to keep warm (personal note).
  2. Hydration: Drink two cups of water.
  3. Attire: Gymwear for running and cold weather.
  4. Digital Detox: No phone use until post-run.
    • David Goggins' philosophy against starting the day with distractions.
  5. Run: 45 minutes outdoors without music (mental exercise).
    • Challenging; Goggins does 12 miles but adapt based on capability.
  6. Cold Shower: Refresh after the run.

Mid-Morning Routine

  1. Yoga Nidra: 15-minute session (Andrew Huberman’s practice).
    • Equates to feeling like 5-6 hours of sleep.
  2. Breakfast:
    • Food: 5 eggs with salsa, Greek yogurt.
    • Supplements: Vitamin C, D, Omega-3, Creatine, Turmeric, Magnesium.

Work Blocks

  1. First Work Block (7:14 AM): 3 hours long.
    • Caffeine: Introduced post 90-120 minutes of waking (Huberman's guidance).
    • Priority List: Create a list for the day’s tasks (Peterson's method).
    • Mid-break: 15 mins walk outside to adjust circadian rhythm (Huberman).
  2. Second Work Block: Another 3-hour session post break & lunch.

Lunch and Afternoon Routine

  1. Lunch: At a favorite café, continued working post-lunch.
  2. Third Work Block: Final 3-hour session until 4:30 PM.

Evening Routine

  1. Gym Time: Focus on back and arm workouts.
  2. Dinner & Final Work Block: Cava for dinner, followed by a 3-hour night work block until 10:30 PM.
  3. Stretching: 30 minutes to loosen up muscles (inspired by Goggins).

Night Routine

  1. Warm Shower: Preparing for bed.
  2. Reading: Just before bed, read until falling asleep (Ali Abdal method).

Reflections

  • Challenges: Less sleep made routine harder; more hours needed to be more effective.
  • Benefits: Balance productivity, health, and mental well-being.
  • Conclusion: Highly productive, extensive work accomplished despite fatigue.
  • Future Steps: Would consider for a longer period with adequate sleep, perhaps in summer.

Summary Metrics

  • Total Work Time: 12 hours.
  • Total Exercise Time: 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • Total Resting Time: 5 hours 20 minutes (meditation, eating, breaks).
  • Total Sleep Time: 5 hours.

Final Thoughts: Great routine for maximizing productivity while balancing mental and physical health.