You know it's good advice when the books in the background are real and not just an image

I am a woman, but I think that a lot of your content is excellent and helpful for both genders. You have a wonderful ability to present information without oversimplifying or over-complicating it. Thank you for your work.

i think this is now my favorite channel. The simplicity and valuable information in these videos is astonishing. I'm still in highschool, and i try to model myself after these great tips on how a real man should think/be. Keep up the good work.

Churchill had whiskey in the morning and a nap in the afternoon. I just switched that to nap in the afternoon and whiskey in the evening. Makes my evening routine pleasant (I'm 67 and retired).

The opposite is also true -- having a slothful morning routine of hitting snooze a few times, rolling out of bed, and just heading to work sets you up for not succeeding.

I feel like you made this vid just for me! Im in an enormous life rut right now. Thank you!

It's nice to find a place where a man doesn't have to feel guilty about being manly.

Not a man, but glad I watched this. Looking to create routine in my life as a woman with a career. Most female vloggers focus on family and cleaning routines, which is is great; just not for me. Thanks for this very helpful video!

Yeah the "depletion of will power" concept is what leads some very productive people to always eat the same things every day or always wear the same outfit every day. Up to a certain point having too much choice becomes paralyzing.

I'm a Sophomore in High School right now, this should be mandatory viewing! Keep up the amazing work!!

I didn't realize it at the time, but I incorporated this without knowing the definition of a morning routine when I started studying Japanese. I got up before work at 6:30 AM every day and spent 30 minutes (sometimes more, sometimes less) writing and learning Japanese characters, grammar, particles etc.. I have a long way to go but this strategy really helped; and not just with Japanese learning. I started feeling better about myself, like I was getting closer to the goal I set out and I only studied 30 minutes a day. It's remarkable.

Between work, school and having an 11 week old and all the things that need to get done... and then waking up several times during the night to help my wife... My routine is to not die of exhaustion and do it all again the next day. Livin the dream.

Some of the best advice I ever got from an Harvard Professor was this: I read 10 pages or about an hour in total every morning. This reading material is from about 10 different books, e-books or youtube videos on different subject areas I want to improve in or expand my knowledge base on. I do this each morning before going to work (helps concentration reading bits of info; summerise points which I jot down and practice during the day and can reflect on later in the week, etc). The subject matter can range from business/managerial work skills/knowledge such as marketing, computing e.g. windows 10, trouble shooting, understanding financial reports, HR interventions, decision making, improving your memory, sales techniques, etc to making investments, learning about hobbies or new languages, philosophy, autobiographies, the art of manliness, gardening, prepping, etc.....1 hour per day equals 54 books per year on average - thats the combined total of all books read over the entire 3 year period of an MBA degree....and on the up you get to practice your "MBA theory" in a practical way hands on what you read every day in your life whereas a MBA student just gets to filter their theorectical knowledge into a thesis without real practical experience in real time application.....thats done only once they start working in the real world secularly generally. So think of how many skills you can hone or knowledge you can increase......Try for 1 hour for the mind and 1 hour for the body per day...........now we're talking!!!!!! Nurture and treat yourself by investing this time into your life to "become the best you can become".

I started with making my bed every morning

Great as always Brett. My father always told me, "Routine is the father of discipline."

Nicely done and a good reminder. My greatest periods of accomplishment & success are when I am diligent about setting bookend routines. Just underwent a long period of upheaval..job loss, relocation, new job..more relocation.....so Im trying to get into a solid routine again. Thanks for the pep talk.

You are a great father to those who have unfortunate fathers

hey use your phones calender to remind you to do things! huge for routines!!!

My morning routine, *I fall asleep directly after work since I work nights* wake up, make coffee, drink water, bathroom, brush teeth, jump rope for 5 minutes outside, drink coffee, have protein shake and an apple, hit the gym 3 days a week, shower, have breakfast...works great and I have tons of energy

1:03 and 3:27 Is How I Can Relate To This Man! •My Morning Workout: -Max Set Of Pull Ups: Not Timed -2 Minutes For Each Of The Following 4 Exercises: Air Squats, Push Ups, Sit Ups, And Steam Engines •Then 6 Minutes Of Elbow Planking Then Finally •6 Minutes Of Kickboxing(Either With A Heavy Bag Or Shadow Kickboxing) •I also will buy in one of the following: -3 Mile Run -2,000 Meter Swim -5,000 Meter Row For The Calhestetics part, i haven't hit my fitness goals for a Max Set, but once I do, I will maintain these only as a bare minimum for a daily workout just to maintain my results. But, here are my goals: •Pull Ups: 30+ -Not Timed •130+ In 2 Minutes Max For Each Exercise: -Air Squats -Push Ups -Sit Ups •100+ In 2 Minutes Each Side For The Steam Engines In the evening I plan on doing a WOD, But if not, here's my minimum workout: •15 Jumps For Distance -3 In Each Direction •Then 4 Sets Of 4 Reps Of One Of 'The Big 3' Barbell Exercises And if I didn't get a run or a swum in, one of those two

Great tips man, remember stumbling upon Art of Manliness years ago! Another tip is at the end of the day, journal what went well and what didn't that day, putting a + or - beside it really helps lay out what needs improvement & really stimulates growth & reflection

Good stuff. Planning is definitely was my weakness. Not today.

love it - you are helping thousands if not millions - your hard work is appreciated and well needed - God Bless

Funny story, I first started establishing morning/evening routines because I was trying to improve my teeth brushing habit. But, as I settled i into it, I found my life improving in more areas than my dental health: I was able to work out more, I'm getting more done in my day due to better planning, and I'm now closer than ever to my GED!

Thanks, dude. Please don't stop the videos. This is among my favorite videos.

I really loved this video. This is great advice and just what I needed to hear. It made me realize that I've been neglecting to plan my days and meditating which both are two things that drastically improve the quality of my life. I will pick them both up, meditation as a morning routine and planning as an evening routine. Thank you!

I actually love "AOM" comment sections because it's usually full of guys that actually want to better themselves and not dumb trolls. Also thanks for the video!

I have several goals that I want to complete this fall. Having morning and evening routines will help a bunch.

This is the best video regarding habits on KZfaq.

It a good idea to choose thing you can do in doors for your daily routines. During the rainy season or winter you may not have the ability to do thing you can only do out side. My morning routine used to be to swim from 4:30 to 5:30. Well that was fine thru early summer but then we got about 5 strait weeks of thunder storms. And I'm not to keen lean on the idea of swimming when there is lightning and strong winds. And now it coming in to winter and soon it will be far to cold to swim out doors. It took me about 3 weeks to get my mind adjusted to a new routine. And my body even longer.

I live in the American Gardens Building on W. 81st Street on the 11th floor. My name is Patrick Bateman. I'm 27 years old. I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and a rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb mint facial mask which I leave on for ten minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older, then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion. There is an idea of a Patrick Bateman. Some kind of abstraction. But there is no real me. Only an entity. Something illusory. And though I can hide my cold gaze and you can shake my hand and feel flesh gripping yours and maybe you can even sense our lifestyles are probably comparable, I simply am not there.

One of the best channels on KZfaq

Thank you for adding the bits about having kids. It is great to get manly advice for when you have kids.

Literally just read about this in The Compound Effect this morning. Good advice

thank you I literally needed this cause I feel stuck in life right now (scratch that, more like floating throughout the days cause i don't know what to do or where to start) and i just want to be in control of my life really.

This man has made one of the biggest differences in my life for the better.

Tighten up the loose knots! that's a huge breakthrough for me. Thanks

I'm a woman and I found this video very helpful! Thank you!

That mustach says "success".

Wow every word you said made absolute sense.. great job

I usually listen the podcast. This is my first time to watch a video. Fan of yours Bry.

For someone who works an irregular work schedule this is much more difficult than those M-F 9-5ers but it can still be done. If I have an early shift like 4,5,6am to noon or 1pm I immediately do my workout and reading before I feel that urge to take a nap. If I work an evening like 2pm to 11pm I get it done in the morning. You 9 to 5ers have it so easy! No excuses!

I've just over 50 days of my morning routine. It's a game changer when it comes to achieving your life goals.

This is something I have constantly struggled with throughout my life. As always, Brett, you've broken it down into a simple formula and explained it clearly. I think it will be fairly easy to implement these guidelines. Great video!

For my larger goals...long term goals...I record them on my phone, and listen to the recording before I even hop out of bed. There are a lot of great apps that let you play instrumental music in the background of your voice recordings, too.

Your channel is amazing man. Thanks for making these videos and the articles on your site. The good stuff.

I'm a Jiujitsu practitioner and competitor my morning routines definitely change alot but this is really useful and i also keep a journal much as possible

Being as I was mapping out my daily routine a little while ago then just recently found myself in a massive rut, I needed this video thanks!

I don't know if you've covered this in a video or on the website but a good topic to cover would be card table etiquette. How to shuffle, what direction to deal and other things

I'm a female and I love watching your videos

Starting mine tomorrow. Thank you Art of Manliness.

Mr. McKay thank you so much for producing this video and the "Plan your week" video. These two videos and your article have helped me become a better time manager. Keep up the great work.

This video had the LDS Missionary commitment pattern in it. Love the promised blessing. Keep up the good work dude

I already started to book end my days with routines. I’ve been questioning if I’m neurotic and if this is normal to ‘schedule in’ the little things. I include things like taking my vitamins, dishes, and drinking a jug of water. I have to write them down and plan them or else they don’t get done. I guess I feel silly for having to schedule very basic life skills. Ah well. It will soon become a habit I’m sure and become easier, then I can book end my day with more nourishing and soulful actions. Thanks!

I do morning and evening routines and they've saved me a lot of wasted time. The evening routine is more important to me because it prepares me for the morning and I can hit the ground running. I use an app instead of writing them down, because it's more adaptable than paper. Anything that syncs with Google Tasks is great if you have a Google account; I use GoTasks for iOS and GTasks for Android.

I probably should practice a foreign language in the morning and read or study before bed. I'm too wired through out the day and am always messing with something and very rarely sit still. My friends always thought I was crazy going to bed at 8 pm and waking up at 5 for school and going all day, but I made the Dean's List last fall and the President's List this Spring. I'd say it paid off.

2:20 and i have to rewind again because i cant keep my eyes off this glorious mustache

This is exactly what I have been struggling with the last few months thank you

Hey brett! Just wanted to say I really enjoy your videos and website. It's nice to have a mens website thats about improving yourself instead of just getting laid.

Oh why did I find this channel just now! It's so informative and helpful. Thank you so much for your wonderful work!

Trying to gain a sense of control is likely to produce short relief but will cause long term problems. Learning to have psychological flexibility is going to be more beneficial in the long term.

Decision fatigue, damn, this was what was getting me all frazzled. Can't believe one of these how-to things was actually useful.

I agree. Daily planner is a great thing have it was recommended to me from my OT occupational therapist and I found out it helps a great deal. Not only that I was relying on my cell phone colander more that my OT made a great point by saying there are accidents can happen to my cell phone that won’t happen to my daily planner such as the daily planner it won’t wipe out the whole app, if it falls off from my hand it won’t get damaged to where I have to spend so much money for repair or replacement, is bigger then cell phone n if I’m looking for it I can find it faster and is more organized physically that I can open a page without going from one screen to another. I love 💗 my 📖.

Congratulations on your book, podcast, etc. I'm so happy and excited for you and will get a copy.

Great Video! I just recently changed my routine, I'm working out in the morning instead of the night and to be honest, I hate it! but it has freed up my evening to pursue other goals. Hopeful after a few weeks I'll get use to the morning workouts.

Thank you so much for creating these videos! They are helping me tremendously. I cannot thank you enough!

I'm a woman but these tips are still pretty helpful lol! And as a gamer I get distracted with wanting to play video games all the time. I need routines to achieve my goals and dream!! Cool video!!

If you enjoyed this, I would recommend two books: The One Thing by Gary Keller and Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod. The concepts from this video are extremely similar.

Fantastic summary of many books on this subject. Truly great advice.

Thanks Brett! Will try this ASAP.

Great advice, especially when done in conjunction with your planning/scheduling advice. Thanks for sharing.

Very good job guys! Don't stop being awesome!

Something I feel strongly about--thinking of willpower as a reservoir to be depleted leads to a "hoarding" mindset. I much prefer thinking of it as a muscle, because this has the same message, just portrayed with a "growth" mindset. I fear that we may soon start to prioritize efficiency rather than exercise. Here's an example: We all know that muscular strength is limited. So when we workout, we challenge ourselves to push the limits of our abilities, then come back stronger after resting. Now imagine if one person was to make a comment, say, about a little thing like picking up a five-pound weight or a book, "oh, I must conserve my muscle so it doesn't run out! I can't do that!" This is obviously nuts. One needs to either run for a long time (such as in endurance), or lift a large amount of weight (like in strength training) in order to adequately expend any meaningful amount of muscle and, thus, actually foster growth. So on willpower, I don't think it should be an attitude which should prioritize "efficiency," and I don't think mourning or fretting about a little click of the mouse is all that necessary, but rather focus on the strength of our "willpower muscle," giving it proper nourishment and rest, then going at it and challenging ourselves with many small or few large tasks, or everything in between. Now, when it comes to habits like surfing websites, we should simply pull ourselves out of the habit and use this as a way of increasing strength of will, rather than viewing it as a loss of some stagnate substance. This view is already supported, as when you reaffirmed that it is, indeed, possible to increase the amount of willpower we have. We compare the brain to a muscle a lot, and for obvious reasons; we urge people to exercise (and not *just 'conserve'*) memory, or reasoning or other mental faculties, and it follows pretty easily that willpower is the same, and although we can "hack" it somewhat (i.e., use memory tricks, formulaic or intuitive reasoning, supplementary muscle exercises, etc.), this should not be your primary goal.

Really good video! The power of eliminating decision making fatigue is really under rated!

just found this channel very impressed

Hey Brett, I really like your videos. Unlike most motivational guys, what you say is truthful and meaningful. Keep up the good work, sir!

If you like to get inspired by other routines, there is a great book with very short summaries of the daily routines of famous people ranging from Marx to Murakami you should check out the book "Daily rituals" by Mason Currey.

This is surprisingly good advice! This is the second video I watch from this channel, so far it's been refreshingly different from self-help bullsh*t. Keep up the good work Brett!

Oh my that library😍

Morning routine= a nice hardy breakfast and a stretching/yoga routine(btw this is at around 2:30 am) Evening routine= strength training 5x a week followed up by an hour (or however long I have left) of studying....on weekends I focus on my mustache growing!

Always awesome advice good sir.

I need to start thinking of a daily routine.

Thank you, for sharing 🙏

I believe in taking care of myself, in a balanced diet and a rigorous exercise routine. In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower, I use a water activated gel cleanser. Then a honey almond body scrub. And on the face, an exfoliating gel scrub. Then apply an herb mint facial mask, which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.

thanks Brett and Team, i really needed this video

Great video. I saw a text article from the Art of Manliness on stretching after prolonged computer use, which we all do, obviously. I didn't realise the other content was like this… basically a comprehensive list of how to's on improving your life and making the most of your time!

you should make more videos on great men throughout history. but love the new video and all your books!

Thank you so much! Each and every sentence is packed with wisdom!

I'm a woman. Wish there was a woman channel like this.

Amazing video. I've already made a routine for myself. Its just that I'm struggling to follow it. Guess I just need to be strong enough and stick to it no matter what. Thanks a lot for the video again!

Awesome! I just want to give props for a great positive feel and humour throughout your video. This is valuable and inspiring and will help me with my own morning routine.

Thank you for posting this Brett! I've been trying to journal lately and the article on your website on the 31 journaling challenge has been very helpful. I've kind of slacked the past few days though and this just inspired me to get back to it. All the best, Peter

Could you do a video about the importance of journaling and how to do it?

So glade you have a you tube channel I hate reading 😆 good stuff!!!

Awesome video Brett! Thanks!

Thanks for posting men! I needed this piece of advice and plan to work it in immediately.

Awesome video, thanks Brett!

My morning routine is pooping while the coffee is being made.

Beatifully explained in simple words! Thank you!

G'Day Mate, I am Geoffrey Ferguson, and i was wondering if you Guys over at The Art of Manliness thought about making a video about how to be self reliant? I have seen a video of yours where you said something along the lines of; people back in the days had classes and movies to help them with there morals and whatnot. I belive 'How to be Self Reliant' would be a great informative video. Thankyou and Regards Geoff.