In my opinion, the single most important habit of high performance is creating rituals. Through my own oddly specific rituals, I've learned something that elite athletes and other high performers have long understood: our energy operates in natural cycles of stress and recovery, and rituals are the structures that allow us to tap into that rhythm. Rituals conserve willpower, calm your physiology, and create boundaries in a world that never stops demanding your attention. Your rituals should be personal and enjoyable (no cold plunges required!), they should be specific and anchored to a time and place, and they should have a consistent cadence, whether that's daily, weekly, monthly, or annual. Your homework this week is to build your own, and send them to me on Instagram at @itsdannycoleman.

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