My 90 -10 Rule for Routines

Confession: I'm a routine guy.I thrive on structure. I think of routines as a way to ensure execution against the daily action that contributes to long-term, compounding progress.But there's a dark side to routines that nobody talks about.When your routines become too rigid and complicated, they become a source of stress rather than strength. The routines meant to serve you can start to own you.This is where my 90-10 Rule comes in:90% disciplined compliance.10% open flexibility.90% of the time, I'm locked in with my structure, but 10% of the time, I give myself the space to let life happen freely.In this piece, I talk about the Paradox of Routine: The best routine is the one you can break.The 10% is what enables the 90% to be so effective.Your routine should serve your life, not own it.•••This episode brought to you by:DeleteMe - DeleteMe makes it quick, easy, and safe to remove your personal data online. Origin Financial - Your personal AI Financial Advisor. Track your spending, investments, and net worth—all in one place.Innerbody Labs - A Higher Standard. After reviewing thousands of health products, we built formulas we wished existed.Lemon - The Al agent that turns your voice instructions into finished tasks.