The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life
Harness Stoic wisdom and proven strategies to design days that build your ideal life
About This Book
Imagine waking each morning energized, focused, and fully in control of your time. The Perfect Day Formula guides you through a transformative process rooted in ancient Stoic teachings, daily rituals, and modern behavioral science. You’ll learn to harness your mornings, conquer afternoon chaos, and concentrate on what truly matters. With clear rules, proven pillars, and actionable routines, you’ll craft days that accelerate your goals—professional or personal—while freeing space for family, friends, and personal growth. Say goodbye to burnout and endless to-do lists, and step into a life of purpose, productivity, and peace—one perfect day at a time.About the Author
Craig Ballantyne is a respected productivity coach, behavioral scientist, and fitness expert with over two decades of experience helping individuals and businesses unlock peak performance. As the Editor of Early To Rise, Craig’s daily insights reach over 150,000 subscribers worldwide. He developed the game-changing Turbulence Training programs and has guided thousands through certified coaching. With an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and a passion for Stoic philosophy, Craig blends ancient wisdom with modern science to deliver life-changing routines and strategies. He lives in Stratford, Ontario, and is dedicated to helping ten million people transform their lives by 2025.
Biggest Takeaway
By applying these strategies, you’ll consistently wake up energized fifteen minutes earlier to tackle your most important tasks, slash procrastination, and banish distractions before they steal your focus. You’ll establish powerful “rules for living” and a “not-to-do list” that guide your daily decisions automatically, reducing stress and conserving willpower. You’ll master the five pillars—planning, accountability, social support, incentives, and deadlines—to rapidly achieve weight, wealth, or relationship goals. Structured evenings with the 10-3-2-1-0 formula ensures restorative sleep, enabling sharper mornings. Overall, you’ll boost productivity, enhance well-being, and reclaim freedom for what truly matters.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Stoic Control Beats Toxic Busyness Every Morning
How Defining Personal Rules Frees Your Willpower for What Matters
Stop Chasing Tasks With a Not-To-Do List
A Bedtime Hack That Guarantees Morning Freedom
Why Chefs’ Mise-en-Place Holds the Key to Peak Productivity
Trigger Hacks That Smash Procrastination Instantly
Why Reverse Goal Setting Outshines Forward Planning
Crafting a Future-Back Vision That Sparks Daily Action
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