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Back to the Basics: How to Wake Up Early [Podcast #175]
Category: Education
Duration: 00:24:33
Publish Date: 2016-10-31 00:00:27
Description:
This may be the most common question on this show, but how can someone truly wake up at 5:00 am? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle I get back to the basics of the podcast and discuss the fundamentals of waking up early consistently.
In the Tip of the Week segment I share my updated checklist for my FBOTs (focused blocks of time), plus a new app to block distracting websites.




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Resources Mentioned in the Show

* Organifi Green Juice ==> Save 20% with the Coupon Code: SANDERS
* FreshBooks [Online Invoicing Made Easy]
* Mornings 101 Series [Great way to get started with early mornings]
* Freedom [Block distracting sites on any device]
* Focus@Will [Producivity music designed by neuroscientists]

My FBOT Checklist (Focused Blocks of Time)

* Get a snack and a drink (usually bananas/Clif Bars and water/coffee/tea)
* Bathroom break (can't forget this one!)
* Put the FBOT sign on the door (this is for my wife Tessa, my favorite co-worker)
* Turn OFF iPhone and hide it (without hiding it I will habitually check my phone)
* Light the candle (I just like to burn things)
* Set the timer (I use Nice Timer on my mac)
* Turn on Freedom (block distracting sites on any device)
* Turn on Focus@Will (productivity music designed by neuroscientists)
* Put on Headphones (over-the-ear headphones are best for cutting distractions)
* Go!




Only ONE strategy has ever worked to wake up early … go to bed absurdly early.

– JEFF SANDERS



Next Week
On the podcast next week I will be interviewing Gavin Zuchlinski, the founder of Acuity Scheduling. Gavin has a fascinating story of developing this amazing productivity tool.
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