If you repeat a process, it becomes a habit, and habits create growth.\nIn many ShopTalk interviews, you've heard my guests discuss their morning routines. These routines are such an important part of the day: they get you started on the right foot, get your mind moving, and set the tone for a productive and creative day.\n\nThis week I\u2019m sharing my morning routine and the reasoning behind it. This routine helps me stay grounded and keep me in the best mindset for accessing my best work and self during the day.\n\nCheck it out to hear why I always meditate and practice mindfulness, why I push myself to exercise, and why I listen to inspiring podcasts.\nIf we\u2019re grateful for what we have currently, we\u2019re going to receive more.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tHow morning routines can help you stay grounded [1:00]\n \tHow I\u2019ve been optimizing my life [1:50]\n \tWhy having a routine can help you adapt to change [2:45]\n \tWhy I meditate every morning [3:45]\n \tWhat are the three steps of my mindfulness practice [4:45]\n \tWhat is plyotraining [6:50]\n \tWhy I love listening to podcasts [8:15]\n \tWhy I have a protein shake after working out [9:25]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tListen to the previous ShopTalk episodes mentioned in the show\n\n \tF.E. Castleberry\n \tEmily Fletcher\n \tAndy Murphy\n\n\n \tCheck out John Peel Fitness\n \tGet yourself some of the supplements I use every morning\n\n \tOnnit\xa0Alpha Brain\n \tOnnit Shroom Tech\n \tSpirulina\n \tKeybiotics\n \tNavitas Naturals products\n\n\n \tMusic Credit: Fazed by Gill Chang