Until recently, Jack Dorsey was not only chief executive of two global technology companies (Twitter and Block) but also sat on the board of The Walt Disney Company.
In a world where so many things are changing so fast, how did he manage to keep up with the issues facing not just one but three major corporations?
The answer, he says, is constant routine. This brings him:
“a steady state that enables me to be more effective when I do have to react to something out of band.”
And to establish this routine, Jack uses what he calls:
“two key hacks: meditation and exercise!”
Each day, at 5am, Jack Dorsey starts his day with 30 minutes of meditation. Then he does a seven-minute workout three times. Then he has his first cup of coffee and gets on with his day.
This churning world that we are living in is not only bringing us more issues to deal with, it is also making those issues larger, more urgent, and harder to address.
When we set aside time for meditation and exercise we connect deeply with what matters most to us and who we are at our best. This clarity then prepares us for anything the day might bring — even if we are the CEO of two global corporations.
Do you have a constant routine? Would it be useful to schedule time for meditation and/or exercise into your day?
Adapted from The Churning, Inner Leadership: a framework and a set of tools for building inspiration in a time of change.
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