Building Better Humans Podcast: The Power of Morning and Evening Routines

Are you living on autopilot or living on purpose? In this eye-opening episode, Glenn Azar dives into why your morning and evening routines might be the most overlooked factor in your personal growth journey. After 1,275 episodes, Glenn shares one of his most passionate beliefs: controlling the "bookends" of your day can transform everything in between.

From elite athletes to teenagers at development camps, Glenn has witnessed firsthand how intentional routines create not just order, but identity. This isn't about rigid schedules or endless to-do lists—it's about creating purposeful rituals that set you up for success and recovery.

Timestamps & Key Takeaways:

**2:15** - Why routines shape your entire life direction
* Morning routines set the tone for your day
* Evening routines determine how well you recover for tomorrow

**5:30** - The difference between drifting and designing your day
* Most people have routines but don't realize if they're helpful or harmful
* Starting your day with others' priorities puts you on the back foot

**8:45** - Glenn's personal morning routine essentials
* Early wake-up and physical movement
* Setting three "must-do" priorities
* Daily intention setting: "Who do I want to be today?"

**11:20** - Evening routine components that transform sleep quality
* Day review: what went well and what needs improvement
* Gratitude practice regardless of how tough the day was
* Preparation for tomorrow's success

**14:40** - How to build your own powerful routines
* Morning essentials: movement, intention, priorities
* Evening essentials: reflection, gratitude, preparation
* Start with just 10-20 minutes at each end of your day

Ready to stop living on autopilot and start taking control of your life? This episode offers practical steps to create bookend routines that will help you show up as your best self every day. Listen now, then commit to trying these simple but powerful practices for just seven days—you might be amazed at how different you feel when you own your bookends and, ultimately, your story.

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