03/25/2026
A philosophy I’ve been building into my life is that each day is a life, and every single day is like a game of chess. The opening moves matter most. What you do in the first 10 minutes of your day sets your foundation. That’s where you connect with your higher power, drink water, get some protein, move your body, and begin to grow. You’re not winning the whole day right there, but you are putting yourself in position. From there, the day starts to open up into work, business, relationships, and everything else you have to handle. Then come the closing moves, how you finish, how you reflect, and how you prepare to do it again. I’m not perfect, not even close. Some days I let the world hit me first, other days I wake up and attack it with confidence. But what I’ve gotten really good at is having routines I can come back to. No matter how the day starts, I can reset, refocus, and remind myself who I am and what I’m doing. If you’re struggling, send this to someone who needs it, and more importantly, start thinking about how you can take control of your day by owning the first 10 minutes. Start there, and the rest will begin to fall into place.