Hey there, you productivity-loving, clarity-craving, action-taking rockstar! I want to pull you into a typical morning in my world. Not the Instagram version— the sweat-soaked, “why-am-I-doing-this?” reality that grounds my coaching, fuels my Uber season, and keeps me from unraveling when life gets messy. 3:58 AM — Eyes Open, No Alarm NeededI used to scoff at 4 AM wake-ups—until Robin Sharma’s The 5 AM Club smacked me in the face. I joined the 5 AM club…then slid the clock back another hour. Two years later my body pops awake at 3:58 AM on its own. That’s frightening—or freeing—depending on your perspective. 4:20 AM — Two Miles in the Houston Steam BathWhy run at 4:20 AM? Because at 10 AM it’s over 95°F and my motivation melts faster than a Sno-Cone. The humid predawn air may be brutal, but it beats heatstroke during lunch. Hydration Truth Bomb: 4:45 AM — The “Houston-Cold” ShowerOur pipes won’t give me ice water in July, but I spin the faucet to “arctic” anyway. The temperature shock flips on every mental light switch. 4:55 AM — Protein PunchHard-boiled eggs, leftover steak, maybe a shake. The source doesn’t matter; 25–30 g of protein does. Fuel early. Think clearly. 5:05 AM — Rings, Squats, & Step Goals
Bible, Moleskine, & “As-If” GoalsI read one chapter of Scripture while an audio version plays—dual input doubles retention. Then I log:
5:30–10:00 AM — The Uber SeasonDriving isn’t my destiny; it’s a cash-flow bridge while I scale my clarity coaching. Chaos on the calendar demands clear habits—otherwise the day owns me. Post-Shift — Sunlight & GroundingHouston sunrise this time of year? About 6:40 AM. After my last ride I find the sun, ditch the shoes, plant bare feet in the grass, and read a print book for at least ten minutes. Sun + earth + ink = triple reset. (Yes, I skip sunscreen for these brief blasts—vitamin D matters. Monitor your own skin; choose your own adventure.) July 18 — The Cookie Line in the Sand11:00 AM. Four cookies demolished. That sugar crash reminded me why the Standard American Diet (SAD—appropriately named) derails performance. I pivoted back to whole foods: fruit, veggies, nuts, legumes, quality protein. Occasional treat? Sure. Weekend free-for-all? Never. Evening Guardrails
Still a Work in ProgressBreath work is my Achilles heel. One round of box breathing is a win right now. Progress over perfection—always. Your TurnHit reply and tell me the ONE habit you’re upgrading this week. Consistency beats complexity—every single sunrise. Bounce on, rockstar! 🐯✨ Mark Did a cool person forward you this email? |
“With Mark’s clarity coaching, I took control of my time and became a national speaker—without sacrificing sleep.” — Kristie Ondracek
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