Master all four inner powers every dawn

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Maria leads a fast-growing marketing agency, but she often feels fragmented—rushed in her mind, numb in her heart, low on energy and disconnected from purpose. She adopts a morning routine training her Mindset, Heartset, Healthset and Soulset. At 5 AM, she lists a growth mantra—‘‘I adapt and overcome’’—and notices her self-talk grow calmer. Next, she writes a brief apology to herself for past mistakes and tears it, feeling a weight lift from her chest. She splashes cold water on her face and does jumping jacks, her body buzzing. Finally, she sits quietly, breathes deep, and reminds herself why her work matters: to help brands connect with people’s dreams. Within weeks, her clients praise her newfound clarity. Her team sees her less reactive and more visionary. She closes deals more smoothly, runs meetings with empathy and has energy left for family dinners. By training all four interior empires, Maria transforms from a busy executive into a balanced, impactful leader—and her agency’s performance soars.

Begin tomorrow at 5 AM with a two-minute mindset statement—swap ‘‘I’m not ready’’ for ‘‘I learn from each challenge.’’ Next, write and burn a forgiveness note as your heart ritual. Then splash your face with cold water and crank out five minutes of bodyweight drills. Finish by sitting in silence, recalling your core mission for a soulful wind-up. This four-part practice integrates head, heart, body and spirit so your day—and your leadership—flourishes.

What You'll Achieve

Internally, you’ll develop resilient thinking, emotional freedom, peak vitality and deep purpose. Externally, you’ll lead more authentically, sustain high performance and inspire your team.

Train your Mindset, Heartset, Healthset and Soulset

1

Mindset check-in

Spend two minutes listing one limiting belief you’ll replace today with a growth statement such as ‘‘I learn quickly from challenges.’’’

2

Heartset healing ritual

Write one forgiveness note—real or imaginary—to release a past hurt, then let it go into a fireplace or shred it symbolically.

3

Healthset activation

Do a 2-minute cold-water splash on your face, then five minutes of bodyweight exercises to energize your body.

4

Soulset connection

Close your eyes and reflect silently on a core purpose you serve—your ‘‘why’’—for two minutes before breakfast to align your spirit.

Reflection Questions

  • Which one limiting belief will you replace first thing tomorrow?
  • What past hurt can you symbolically release this morning?
  • How does cold exposure sharpen your focus?
  • What’s your core purpose and how will you live it today?

Personalization Tips

  • An educator reprograms a fear of public speaking by reciting ‘‘I can inspire a classroom’’ each morning.
  • A sales rep forgives a past client fallout, freeing emotional energy for today’s calls.
  • A tech lead does face splashes and stretches to clear mental fog before tackling code reviews.
The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life
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The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life

Robin S. Sharma 2018
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