Not long ago, Jack Dorsey was the chief executive of not just one but two global technology companies: Twitter and Block. He was also on the board of Walt Disney.
In a world where so many things are changing so fast, how did he manage to keep abreast of the issues facing not just one but three major corporations?
The answer, he says, is not rocket science. It just required a constant routine. This brought him:
“a steady state that enables me to be more effective when I do have to react to something out of band.”
How does he establish this routine? He has:
“two key hacks … meditation and exercise!”
Jack Dorsey starts each day at 5am with 30 minutes of meditation. Then he does a seven-minute workout three times before having his first cup of coffee. Then he gets on with his day.
This churning world that we are living through is bringing us more issues to deal with and it is making those issues 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 then prepares us for anything the day might bring. Even if we’re the CEO of a global corporation.
Would you like to create more of what matters most to you? Do you have a constant routine? Might it be useful to add 20-30 minutes of meditation and/or exercise to your day?
Adapted from Inner Leadership: a framework and tools for building inspiration in times of change.
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