How to Focus and Achieve Your Most Ambitious Goals One Lonely Night Or Morning At a Time

Attack the Dawn or the Dusk 

My most productive hours are when everyone is asleep. There are no expectations, no random calls or text, no notifications, no one trying to make conversations with you. Just you and the task in front of you.

Get into the habit of working for two hours on whatever tasks you know will make you more productive. Either at night or early morning. Turn your notifications off, turn your phone off, block any distracting sites from your computer. Put everything you will need to complete your tasks and start. Put boundaries in place. Let others know what you’re up to and put your foot down and say no more. Put a timer if necessary. 

With how easily I get distracted, plus being the oldest of 5 and the responsibility that comes with it, these are all things I’ve had to put in place to keep moving forward. It’s not an easy task when wanting to be the best mentor and guide for my brothers. It gets tough at times but it helps me become a better person everyday. 

It has taken me years to make it a discipline but the consistency has made it easier and easier. The results are paying dividends. 

Working a 12 hour graveyard shift at a data tech startup doesn’t make it easy to “Attack the Dawn”. 

The idea of waking up early before everyone else and getting things done is great. Maybe cleaning the house before work, working on your side hustle for 2 hours, or anything that can get you a productive jumpstart. 

Set expectations for yourself and make some of these tasks a routine. 

What can you eliminate?

What can you automate?

What priorities will you focus on consistently while everyone is asleep that will make your most ambitious goals come true?

Rise and Grind My Friend!