You Are Doing The Millionaire Morning Routine All Wrong. Truth Revealed!
There's been a lot of talk about the "Millionaire Morning Routine." You know, the routines that all the millionaires do to achieve great success. You may have read things like affirmations, meditations, exercise, journaling, and much more.
Sometimes the list is so long by the time you start your "real work" it's not morning anymore. You've just wasted an hour or more on things that are, important sure, but more beneficial to do once your "actual work", the work that's going to get you paid, is completed.
I am sure many billionaires and millionaires do them. But that's because they are millionaires and billionaires, they now have the time to meditate for an hour. I am pretty sure, in the beginning, when they were first establishing their company, they did not spend the first two hours of their morning chanting away at some vision board.
No, they got to work first thing in the morning. And that is what you need to do if you truly want success. If you really want to become a millionaire, meaning you aren't one yet, here is what you need to do.
Here is the "REAL" millionaire morning routine, for people who want to "BECOME" millionaires:
1. Rise Early
This part is true, you most certainly want to wake up early if you want to be successful. Not only does it give you more time throughout your day to get work completed but you get to wake up when most of the world is asleep. Most importantly, the people in your household. If you are a family person, with pets, children, or a spouse, it can benefit you greatly to get up early enough to beat the crowd.
2. Plan The Night Before
It is best to create your to-do list the night before that way you are able to get straight to work as soon as possible. List what needs to be done the following morning, and list the times at which you will complete these tasks. This allows you to stay on schedule and be extra productive.
3. The 10 Minute Rule
It should take you no more than 10 minutes from the moment you leave the bed to get to work on the thing that will make you rich. For example, wake up, make your bed, brush your teeth, wash your face, hydrate, then get to work. This is when your power hour begins. You work on what will make you successful for an hour or longer if you can. This is the true meaning of a power hour.
4. Rejuvenate
Once you have dedicated yourself an hour or more to your "real work" take a break. This is when you implement one of the following mentioned above, exercise, affirmations, journaling, or meditating. These can be used to boost your energy to either continue your work if you have the time or rejuvenate yourself for your family and loved ones.
Here's why it's important to reverse your millionaire morning routine:
1. You're Not A Millionaire Yet!
If you want to become one, bite that frog first thing in the morning. Get the most important and difficult task done first. If you do, the rest of the day will be a breeze.
2. We Have A Limited Amount of Energy
We have a limited energy supply to carry us through the day. Put your most active moments into the work that is going to make you successful first. It will pay off in the end.
3. The Mind Works Best In The Morning
Our minds are at their most alert first thing in the morning. With that said, shouldn't we put our most alert moments and match them up against our most difficult task?
4. The Day Moves Fast
By the time you are done singing kumbaya and all the other things, we are told to do before we start our day, the morning is darn near over. Pets, kids, and spouses are probably up by now. How much did you actually get done?
5. Reward Yourself
When you get straight to the hard stuff for an hour or longer first thing in the morning, the affirmations, visualization, meditations, and journaling act as an award for a morning well done.
I am not saying that the millionaire morning routine ideas that are out there today are not good. They most certainly are. And they are very important in rejuvenating your mind and body. But realistically, if you want to become a millionaire or just a successful person, it takes upfront hard work. Not relaxation and luxuries. Allow those to be your rewards.
Bonus: Watch this video for the 10 commandments of a millionaire morning routine.
Opinions and Perspectives
Love how this prioritizes actual work over feel-good activities. Reality check!
This whole time I thought I was doing something wrong by not fitting in all those morning activities.
Changed my routine to match this and my productivity has never been better.
The simplicity of this approach is what makes it so appealing and doable.
Found myself nodding along to every point. Finally, some practical morning routine advice!
Been doing the traditional routine for months with little results. Time to try this approach.
This actually takes a lot of pressure off trying to fit everything in before starting work.
The part about limited energy makes me rethink how I structure my entire day.
Fascinating how this challenges the typical morning routine advice we see everywhere.
Started doing this and my morning anxiety has actually decreased. Less pressure to do everything perfectly.
The night before planning tip is gold. Saves so much morning decision-making time.
I like how this distinguishes between aspiring to be successful and maintaining success.
Anyone else notice how much clearer their thinking is when they start with actual work?
The idea of using self-care activities as rewards is brilliant. Gives me something to look forward to.
I've noticed my best work happens in the morning, so this resonates with me.
But what about networking and checking social media? Isn't that important for business too?
Changed my routine based on this approach and my focus has improved dramatically.
This reminds me of that quote about doing the hardest thing first. Makes total sense.
The part about limited energy supply is crucial. We often waste our best hours on less important tasks.
Wonder how this applies to people who work night shifts or have different schedules?
My productivity doubled when I started working first instead of doing all the self-care activities.
The emphasis on getting to work quickly is great, but I worry about burnout without proper mental preparation.
Tried meditation first thing but found myself falling asleep. This approach makes more sense.
This actually aligns with what I've read about decision fatigue. Use your best mental energy for important work.
Love the practical approach here. No more guilt about not fitting in every recommended morning activity.
Maybe we should stop copying millionaire routines and focus on what works for our current situation.
What about checking emails first thing? The article doesn't mention that.
I can attest to this. Started focusing on revenue-generating activities first thing, and my income has increased.
The concept of biting the frog first thing really resonates. No more procrastination on important tasks.
Been trying to do everything first thing in the morning and ending up exhausted. This makes more sense.
People often forget that successful people's current routines aren't what got them there. This article nails that distinction.
The point about kids and family is so relevant. Once they're up, productivity drops significantly.
I've found a mix works best. Quick meditation, then work, then exercise later.
Finally someone said it! These long morning routines are just procrastination in disguise.
The idea of using meditation as a reward is interesting. Might try that instead of my usual morning meditation.
This approach might work for business but what about maintaining work-life balance?
Started implementing this last week. Already seeing better results in my work output.
I appreciate how this cuts through the fluff and focuses on what actually matters for building wealth.
The article makes a good point about having different routines for different stages of success.
Not sure about the 10-minute rule. Seems a bit rushed. I need my coffee first!
Makes sense about doing the hard stuff when your mind is fresh. I've noticed my best ideas come early in the day.
Wonder if this applies to creative work too? Sometimes I need that mental warm-up time.
This feels like permission to skip the guilt of not having a perfect morning routine. Just get to work!
My productivity skyrocketed when I stopped trying to do everything perfect in the morning and just focused on important tasks.
I think the key takeaway is prioritization. Do what makes you money first, then focus on personal development.
What about breakfast? The article doesn't mention it but surely we need fuel for our brains?
The night before planning is crucial. I waste so much time when I don't have a clear plan.
Been doing this for 3 months now. Game changer. My business has seen real growth since I started prioritizing actual work first.
I love how this challenges the conventional wisdom about morning routines. Sometimes we need to question popular advice.
You can still exercise, just do it after your power hour of focused work. That's what the article suggests.
But what about exercise? I find my brain doesn't function well without a morning workout.
Actually tried this approach for a week and got more done than I usually do in a month. The focus is incredible.
The part about having a limited energy supply really hit home. I've noticed I'm much sharper in the morning.
What works for one person might not work for another. We need to find our own rhythm while keeping the core principles in mind.
My experience shows that morning meditation helps me make better decisions throughout the day. I wouldn't skip it.
The idea of getting straight to work within 10 minutes sounds intense but I can see how it could be effective.
This actually changed my whole perspective on morning routines. I've been doing it backward all this time!
Interesting perspective about doing the rejuvenating activities as a reward instead of starting with them. Never thought about it that way before.
The point about limited energy is spot on. I used to waste my best hours on less important tasks, now I tackle the big stuff first.
I have to disagree. Many successful entrepreneurs swear by their morning routines including meditation. Look at Ray Dalio.
Let's be real, successful people didn't get rich by meditating for hours. They hustled. This article nails it.
The part about planning the night before resonates with me. It's made such a difference in my productivity levels when I wake up knowing exactly what needs to be done.
I struggle with the early rising part. Any tips for becoming a morning person without feeling like a zombie?
The 10-minute rule makes so much sense! I've started implementing it and I'm amazed at how much more I accomplish before noon.
What about maintaining mental health though? I feel like some morning meditation helps me stay focused throughout the day. It's all about balance.
I completely agree that jumping straight into work is more practical than spending hours on meditation when you're building success. Been there, tried the lengthy morning routines, but they just ate into my productive time.