Greatest Day

See the world through the eyes of a child. Writer Anne Lamott's six year-old grandson came in excited to see her. "Today could be the greatest day ever."

Own that possibility. Stack great moments into great days. Great days become great weeks and great weeks become great seasons.

Life comes at you fast. Tryouts are just around the corner. Every day is opportunity to work on "the Big Four" -

• Skill
• Strategy (game understanding)
• Physicality (strength, quickness, conditioning)
• Psychology (resilience) 

The earlier in life you build a "core philosophy" the longer you have to translate that into action becoming a transformative force for yourself and those around you. 

Lagniappe. "Win the morning, win the day." Start the day with a winning routine that works for you. 

Here are thoughts via ChatGPT from Tim Ferriss on building a morning routine:

Tim Ferriss has spoken and written extensively about morning routines, especially in Tools of Titans and his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. While he doesn't believe there's a one-size-fits-all routine, he emphasizes that successful people often start their day deliberately. Here are the main elements he recommends or practices himself:

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1. Make Your Bed

• Why: A small win to begin the day. Ferriss picked this up from Admiral William McRaven, who said it sets a tone of discipline and accomplishment.

• Benefit: Momentum and a visual reminder that little things matter.

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2. Meditate (10–20 minutes)

• Tools: Transcendental Meditation, or guided apps like Headspace or Waking Up.

• Why: Clears mental clutter and sets a calm tone for the day.

• Quote: “If you don’t have 10 minutes to meditate, you need an hour.”

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3. Exercise or Movement

• What: Even just 5–10 minutes—can be pushups, kettlebells, or a walk.

• Why: Triggers endorphins and gets blood flowing. Enhances clarity and energy.

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4. Journal

• Options: He often uses the 5-Minute Journal or Morning Pages (from Julia Cameron).

• Purpose: Gratitude, setting priorities, and identifying potential obstacles.

• Why: It clears the mind and aligns focus with values.

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5. Have Tea or Coffee

• Often includes: Green tea or strong coffee with coconut oil or butter (inspired by Bulletproof Coffee).

• Purpose: A mindful ritual, not just caffeine intake.

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6. Read or Reflect

• Ferriss often reads a few pages of Stoic philosophy (The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday, or Letters from a Stoic by Seneca).

• Why: Centers his thinking on enduring principles instead of reactive emotion.

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Notes from Ferriss:

• Consistency > Duration: You don’t need 2 hours. Just 1–2 of these practices done regularly make a difference.

• "Win the morning, win the day." Ferriss often quotes this as a core belief. Controlling your morning reduces decision fatigue and emotional reactivity later.