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How to Actually Achieve More in A Day than Most Normally Do in A Week

A comprehensive and actionable step-by-step guide

Yesterday was one of my most productive days ever.

I wrote 3 articles, segregated my important documents, meditated for 30 minutes, made my monthly investments, caught up with an old friend, banged out an amazing workout, and got to bed early.

My past self wouldn't have achieved that much in an entire week. In fact, even my present "normal" days put my erstwhile most productive days to shame.

I work a full-time job, write, work out, eat healthily, invest, read, sleep enough, play my guitar, spend time with loved ones, and constantly explore new things.

I neither have a timetable nor insane willpower. What I do have are honed systems, consistent habits, and optimized frameworks - and these are what have revolutionized my productivity.

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