Preparation #6: Tools of Readiness – Creating Systems, Checklists, and Routines

I am successful when I have a plan. I am even more successful when I carry out that plan. The bridge between ideas and execution is built on systems—checklists, routines, and habits that guide your day without draining your decision-making energy.

I’ve developed protocols for nearly everything—workdays, weekends, even vacations. My morning routine doesn’t happen by chance; it happens by design. The same goes for my hydration habits, workout schedule, and weekly rhythm of tackling the “big things” first.

Checklists don’t just keep me organized—they free my mind to focus on what truly matters. Systems create consistency. Consistency creates success. When you turn preparation into a habit, readiness becomes who you are, not just what you do.

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Consistency: The Key to Building Lasting Habits

Habits are formed when consistent action is taken.

If I want to learn a song, I must consistently practice it. Consistently, day after day. No Excuses.

To learn a new technique in Taekwondo, I must consistently practice it—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

If I want to get stronger, I move heavy things—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

If I want to get leaner, I must eat well—consistently, day after day—without excuses.

New habits do not come because you manifest them. They go because you work at them consistently. There is no magic number, i.e., 21 days, 60 days, etc. It is up to you and how consistently your practice it.

Pick one, get started, be consistent.

# Just Be Better

#Stay Healthy, Stay Strong

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