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.
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