Summary
Benjamin Spall is a writer and the founding editor of My Morning Routine. Originally from England, he moved to the United States two years ago for love (and married her).
He has written for outlets including The Huffington Post, 99U, The Next Web, and Thought Catalog. In this episode I chat to Ben about his book My Morning Routine: How Succesful People Start Every Day.
A worthwhile listen and relevant to everyone. Let me know what you think of our conversation by leaving your comments below.
Discussion Topics
- The importance of sleep as it relates to having a good morning routine.
- Why a morning routine is so important and who it applies to.
- What is success and understanding that having a morning routine is very individual?
- The key to morning routines is experimentation.
- Commonalities among the successful and their routines.
- Quick round questions
Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?
Calmness.
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?
Be proactive to opportunities.
What is the meaning of success?
Success is reducing the gap between what your days look like now and what you want your life to look like.
What is your number one productivity advice?
Recognise when you are most productive and do your best work within that time.
What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?
Understand your responsibilities and relationships and how they fit in.
Favourite Food
Indian, Ramen and many others.
Favourite Leisure Activity
Reading
Favourite Book
Meditations (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Marcus AureliusDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
by Cal NewportLeonardo da Vinci
by Walter IsaacsonMastery
by Robert GreeneMy Morning Routine by Benjamin Spall
Favourite Quote
“Do not pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger men.” J.F Kennedy
“The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” Michael Altshuler
“This is not your responsibility but it is your problem.” Chery Strayed
Do we all have a why?
Yes. It guides everything we do even if we don’t know what it is.
What does living with passion and purpose mean?
To be a good person and help those people around me.
The Underlying Motivation
To help people and to make an impact to alleviate suffering in others lives.
How to connect with Benjamin
My Morning Routine – blogs, interviews and hacks to create your solid morning routine.
Visit his personal website here – Benjamin Spall
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
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