The 5 AM Club - Robin Sharma
Book Notes:
- The 5 AM Club's core philosophy: Owning your morning elevates your life.
- The 20/20/20 formula: 20 minutes exercise, 20 minutes reflection, 20 minutes learning.
- The Victory Hour: The first hour of the day dictates its trajectory.
- Peak productivity occurs in the "Island of Excellence"—90-minute focus blocks.
- The 66-Day Rule: Habit formation requires 66 days of consistency, not 21.
- The Twin Cycles of Elite Performance: Refuel (rest) and Recharge (growth).
- The 90/90/1 Rule: 90 minutes on one critical task for 90 days.
- The Four Interior Empires: Master mindset, heartset, healthset, and soulset.
- Protect your "Genius Hours"—early mornings for uninterrupted creativity.
- The Second Wind Workout: Exercise later in the day to renew energy.
- "Digital Sunset": Disconnect from screens 90 minutes before bed.
- The 10 Tactics for Peak Productivity: Includes time-blocking and single-tasking.
- The 60/10 Method: 60 minutes of focused work, 10 minutes of recovery.
- "Hour of Power": Combine exercise, gratitude, and visualization.
- The 5-Step Morning Ritual: Silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading.
- The 4 Focuses of History-Makers: Capital, Craft, Community, Contemplation.
- "The 10% Rule": 10% of your day shapes 90% of your results.
- "The 60-Minute Student vs. 60-Minute Master": Depth over superficial learning.
- The 5 Regrets of the Dying: Framework to align daily priorities.
- World-class performers guard their mornings like sacred rituals.
- The Four Heartset Virtues: Empathy, compassion, kindness, forgiveness.
- "Gratitude Stacking": Layering gratitude practices throughout the day.
- The 90-Minute Learning Sessions: Deep study cycles for mastery.
- "The 60-Minute Investment": Daily time for skill refinement.
- The 5-Step Evening Ritual: Review, gratitude, planning, relaxation, early sleep.
- The 5 Pillars of Longevity: Nutrition, movement, recovery, mindset, purpose.
- "The 20-Minute Nature Cure": Daily outdoor exposure for mental clarity.
- The Four-Minute Mental Sprint: Quick bursts of intense focus.
- The Three-Step Creativity Hack: Prepare, incubate, illuminate.
- The Eight Hidden Habits of Billionaires: Includes lifelong learning and delegation.
- The Five-Step Focus Formula: Eliminate, automate, delegate, concentrate, celebrate.
- The Ten-Second Rule: Pause before reacting to emotional triggers.
- The Four Quadrants of Exponential Living: Energy, time, focus, impact.
- The 5 AM Victory Ritual: Structured routine to conquer procrastination.
- The 90-Day Mastery Model: Quarterly cycles for skill acquisition.
- The Five Core Values of Legends: Integrity, excellence, courage, humility, service.
- The Three-Step Stress Solution: Awareness, reframing, action.
- The Six-Phase Meditation: Breathwork, gratitude, visualization, goals, kindness, silence.
- The Four Cycles of the Day: Renewal, focus, contribution, reflection.
- The Seven-Step Forgiveness Practice: Release resentment to free mental space.
- The Five Keys to Billionaire Productivity: Leverage, systems, team, automation, focus.
- The Three Gifts of Rising Early: Quiet, clarity, momentum.
- The Ten Principles of Radiant Health: Hydration, fasting, movement, sleep, joy.
- The Five-Step Genius Networking: Authenticity, generosity, curiosity, follow-up, value.
- The Four-Minute Brain Boost: Quick learning sessions to spark neuroplasticity.
- The Three Laws of Legendary Creativity: Borrow, blend, break.
- The Eight Rituals of Exponential Growth: From journaling to cold showers.
- The Five Non-Negotiables of Icons: Discipline, learning, service, health, joy.
- The Four Phases of the 20-Minute Workout: Warm-up, intensity, strength, cool-down.
- The Seven-Step Daily Planning Method: Prioritize, visualize, block time, buffer, review.
- The Three Stages of Mastery: Apprenticeship, artistry, alchemy.
- The Five-Step Evening Reflection: Wins, lessons, gratitude, forgiveness, tomorrow’s plan.
- The Four Pillars of Invincibility: Physical, emotional, mental, spiritual fitness.
- The 10X Focus Framework: 10x more selective about priorities.
- The Five Disciplines of Fearless Execution: Clarity, simplicity, action, feedback, iteration.
- The Three Keys to Unstoppable Willpower: Purpose, environment, micro-wins.
- The Seven Habits of Heartset Mastery: Listen, empathize, forgive, serve, connect, play, rest.
- The Five-Step Learning Acceleration: Pre-study, immersion, teach, critique, iterate.
- The Four Dimensions of Elite Recovery: Sleep, nutrition, leisure, mindfulness.
- The Three-Step Momentum Method: Start small, stack wins, scale gradually.
- The Five Laws of Financial Freedom: Earn, save, invest, give, enjoy.
- The Four Practices of Soulset Elevation: Silence, nature, art, prayer.
- The Three Stages of the 5 AM Ritual: Preparation, execution, reflection.
- The Eight Laws of Legacy Building: Impact, mentorship, systems, generosity, innovation.
- The Five Steps to Conquer Procrastination: Break tasks, set deadlines, accountability.
- The Four Elements of a World-Class Mindset: Growth, antifragile, abundance, stoic.
- The Three Principles of Time Mastery: Protect, invest, savor.
- The Seven Stages of a Peak Performance Day: Rise, move, fuel, focus, connect, reflect, rest.
- The Five Essentials of a Billionaire’s Breakfast: Protein, greens, hydration, gratitude, planning.
- The Four Keys to Unbreakable Focus: Environment design, single-tasking, deadlines, rewards.
- The Three Phases of the Victory Hour: Movement, reflection, growth.
- The Five Steps to Engineer a Masterpiece Morning: Prepare, protect, execute, adapt, celebrate.
- The Four Tactics for Sustained Motivation: Purpose, progress, community, rituals.
- The Three Secrets to Lifelong Vitality: Movement variability, fasting, laughter.
- The Seven Habits of Spiritual Warriors: Silence, service, surrender, study, sweat, simplicity, celebration.
- The Five Elements of the 20-Minute Reflection: Gratitude, goals, growth, grace, grounding.
- The Four Steps to Design Your Ideal Day: Reverse-engineer from legacy goals.
- The Three Pillars of a Philosophy of Greatness: Self-mastery, craft mastery, service.
- The Five Rituals for Unbeatable Energy: Hydrate, move, breathe, fast, rest.
- The Four Disciplines of a World-Class Evening Routine: Unplug, review, plan, relax.
- The Three Keys to Mastering Your Emotions: Labeling, reframing, channeling.
- The Seven Steps to Craft a Legendary Life: Vision, strategy, habits, team, grit, joy, legacy.