• What is Tim's morning routine?

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    Tim Ferriss's morning routine is designed to maximize productivity and consistency, especially when he is on a book deadline. Below is an outline of his typical morning routine based on one of his recent descriptions:

    1. Wake Up and Meditate: Tim starts his day with a 20-minute meditation session.
    2. Swim: He then jumps into the pool for 10 to 15 short laps to wake up and get sun exposure.
    3. Editing in a Sauna: Tim spends some time in a barrel sauna, editing 10-15 pages of writing that he prepared or received the night before. He brings a clipboard and a towel to avoid getting sweat on the paper.
    4. Cold Shower: After the sauna, he takes a quick cold shower.
    5. First Meal: Post-shower, he has his first bite of food.
    6. Tea and Working Session: He makes Pu-erh tea with a dash of green tea and starts a status update meeting with his researcher. They discuss the progress and plans for the day.
    7. Treadmill Desk: He continues working, standing at his treadmill desk for the next three to four hours.
    8. Bike to Lunch: Tim bikes about a mile and a half to a lunch spot where he has a consistent meal and continues to work, usually for another two to three hours.
    9. Afternoon Work: He bikes back home and continues working for a few more hours.
    10. Dinner and Evening: Dinner is often a working dinner, followed by potentially another sauna or cold bath. He ends the day with some relaxation before bed.

    Tim emphasizes the importance of maintaining a consistent routine to enhance productivity, comparing it to "Groundhog Day" 1.

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