According to several studies, morning routines are the main influence on the rest of your day. When interviewed, many successful people claim to have very strict daily routines. This doesn’t mean that the routines are unpleasant, it just means that they follow them to the last detail every single day of their lives.
We all have to start our day at some point, however everyone seems to start theirs differently, even the world’s most successful people.
If you’re not a morning people and struggle to get going, why not take a leaf out of one of these successful people and give their routine a try? If it worked for them, there’s no reason why it can’t work for you.
STEVE JOBS
Who: Co-Founder of Apple
Net Worth: $11 BILLION – upon death in 2011
Most Notable Moments: Launching the iPod & iTunes and revolutionising the music industry.
Steve’s Morning: Every morning, he would look in the mirror and ask himself ” If today was the last day of my life, would I be happy with what I’m about to do today? “
If he responded with “no” too many days in a row, he knew something needed to change.
MARK ZUCKERBERG
Who: Co-Founder of Facebook
Net Worth: $35.7 BILLION in 2015
Most Notable Moments: Turning Facebook into the world’s most popular social network.
Mark’s Morning: Mark is well known for dressing the same way each days as he once claimed that it gives him “one less decision to make”. He then does what everyone would expect him to do, he checks Facebook. He also checks Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp all before he does anything else in his day.
BILL GATES
Who: Co-Founder of Microsoft
Net Worth: $79.2 BILLION in 2015
Most Notable Moments: Playing a key role in the rollout of PC’s across the globe with Microsoft’s Windows operating system and building the business to be one of the world’s leading software companies.
Bill’s Morning: Bill is well known as an advocate for “good health” and it’s no secret that he starts off each day with an hour on the treadmill, watching courses from the Teaching Company whilst doing so. It’s clear that Bill has as appetite for constant learning as well as staying in shape; a great start to the day.
BARACK OBAMA
Who: President of the USA
Net Worth: $6.9 MILLION in 2015
Most Notable Moments: Winning 69.5 million votes in the 2008 presidential election; the highest amount ever won by a candidate.
Obama’s Morning: Obama is known to keep strictly to his workout routine of weights and cardio each morning at around 6:45 before eating breakfast with his family and helping to pack his daughters off to school.
It’s clear that he’s strong believer in great work and family life balance, yet starting the day with a workout – something we all try to do but many find a little difficult.
HOWARD SCHULTZ
Who: CEO of Starbucks
Net Worth: $2.9 BILLION in 2015
Most Notable Moments: Growing a small Seattle coffee shop into one of the world’s biggest and most successful brands.
Howard’s Morning: Howard famously discussed his morning routine and love of early-rising with Bloomberg Business week stating. “I get up at 4:30 every morning to walk my three dogs and work out. Around 5:45 I make coffee for myself and my wife.”
JEFF BEZOS
Who: Founder and CEO of Amazon
Net Worth: $46.7 BILLION in 2015
Most Notable Moments: Seeing an opportunity during the dot com boom and turning Amazon into a household-name brand and building one of the world’s largest retail giants.
Jeff’s Morning: Jeff has openly spoken about his dislike for early morning meetings, preferring to indulge in a healthy breakfast with his wife and family. By avoiding early-starts there’s no reliance upon an alarm clock, it’s easier to enjoy the morning with family and avoid bad-for-you convenience breakfasts.
A common morning habit among high-achievers is to wake up early, as the quiet morning hours are a fantastic time for introspection and provide the perfect opportunity to get some of the little things done. Besides, it allows you to think about the tasks you have for the day and plan everything out.
Ready to start your own morning routine?
