The #1 Thing You Need to Have in Your Morning Routine

Not matter what time you wake up, you need to do this.

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I have been getting up early for years. Some might say that it is inherent to me as I grew up on a small family farm in eastern Washington state. I have almost always gotten up before the sun. Its the magical part of my day.

And in the wee hours of the morning, I have found my place in the world with one important aspect of my morning routine.

I understand that not everyone wakes up early. My wife, for example, is not an early riser by nature. She would much rather sleep in most days. And she feels the best when she gets more sleep.

Yet, she too has found this one all-important part of her morning routine to be true too. At least, for when she and I are at our best.

Morning Quiet Time

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We spend some time in the quiet of our own minds. Our day always starts with a little quiet time in our own minds. And a cup of coffee too. But mostly, we make sure we can get at least 30 minutes of time which is our own.

We spend some time in the…