How to Build Your Ideal Morning Routine in 2026

As goes your morning, so goes your day. So, if you’re looking to take intentional action that will help you become the leader you’re called to be, start with your morning routine. In this episode, Alex talks with Ben about why consistent morning routines are so important and explains how he’s designed a routine that works for his current phase of life. He also shares advice for recovering quickly when you fall out of routine and challenges listeners to focus on “deposits” instead of “grand slams.” Give this episode a listen, then commit to one action you will do consistently in 2026! 

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Episode Recap:
  • As goes your morning, so goes your day!  
  • What are some misconceptions about morning routines?  
  • Why do we focus on high-returning habits? 
  • When designing a morning routine, start with what you want to be true  
  • How to identify your ideal morning routine 
  • How do you establish consistency when circumstances around you vary?  
  • Your morning is not about grand slams, it’s about deposits  
  • Excellence is recovering when you fall out of routine  
  • Balance is intentionally managing the tension between change and stability  
  • What is one thing you would do every single day that can create a ripple effect?  

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