What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

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Laura Vanderkam is an author and productivity specialist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is a co-host of the podcast Before Breakfast, which features ideas from her other books on time management including What Successful People Do Before Breakfast, Off the Clock,and I Know How She Does It.

With a clearer understanding of how your time is spent during the week and a vision of your ideal morning routine, the next step is to structure your weekends effectively. Start by creating a list of one hundred aspirations, which allows for a mix of grand dreams and achievable weekend activities, like enjoying a milkshake at the park with your kids. Involve your family by comparing lists and planning together, but keep plans simple—general outlines like “lunch with friends” or “beach trip” are sufficient. Equally important is prioritizing rest; communicate your need for downtime, such as scheduling screen time for your kids while you recharge. A successful morning routine should focus on meaningful, long-term activities like creative projects or career development, rather than mundane chores. Tracking your time can reveal discrepancies in how you perceive your daily habits, helping you plan more effectively. For example, Michael Soenen, founder of EmergencyLink, uses Sundays to strategize and align his team for the week ahead, demonstrating how thoughtful planning can enhance productivity and reduce chaos. By adopting these strategies, you can transform your weekends and mornings into purposeful, fulfilling periods that set the tone for a balanced and productive life.

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