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Daily Routine
 

jtom4444's picture
(Monkey, 33
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:00pm
Meditation

What is your daily routine? Do you have any habits that you do on a daily basis that you attribute much of your success to? Exercise, meditation, having goals, etc? Interesting article from a while ago about meditation and business...

Are any of you doing things like this and have you noticed benefits in your life/career?

Ron Paul's picture

Yes, the first thing I do

 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 2:15pm

Yes, the first thing I do when I wake up is ask myself what the fuck am I doing with my life.

Nabooru's picture

I wake up and think about

HF
(Gorilla, 689
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 2:39pm

I wake up and think about what I should be thankful for, and what I can do to make myself and my situation better. I also take a nice satisfying shit.

Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?

Guest1655's picture

brazzers

EN
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 2:42pm

brazzers

BTbanker's picture

The 5 S's. Shit, Shower,

IB
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 2:49pm

The 5 S's.

Shit, Shower, Shave, Sex, Sleep

"A man generally has two reasons for doing anything. One that sounds good, and the real one." - J.P. Morgan

anaismalcolm's picture

I believe in taking care of

IB
(Orangutan, 329
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 5:48pm

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 masque which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave 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.

But really, wake up, cook egg whites and oatmeal, go to the gym, make the iron my bitch, work, come home, read something non-finance related, and sleep. Not sure if there's a secret to success, other than staying grounded/having outside interests so you don't become a boring person like 85% of MD's you meet.

In reply to anaismalcolm
PinnacleMan's picture

anaismalcolm: I believe in

(Baboon, 110
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:31pm
anaismalcolm:

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 masque which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave 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.

But really, wake up, cook egg whites and oatmeal, go to the gym, make the iron my bitch, work, come home, read something non-finance related, and sleep. Not sure if there's a secret to success, other than staying grounded/having outside interests so you don't become a boring person like 85% of MD's you meet.

Your profile says you're a first year analyst. How do you find time for your morning routine? If you can fit that in while working crazy hours, more power to you.

Nabooru's picture

I will never get the hate

HF
(Gorilla, 689
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:41pm

I will never get the hate people have against egg yolks. They are delicious and are one of the most complete natural forms of protein out there. If you're at the level where you seriously have to worry about the cholesterol in egg yolks, you have much bigger dietary issues to worry about. Life is too short not to enjoy whole eggs.

Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?

El_Mono's picture

Wear a yellow and a red sock

IB
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:46pm

Wear a yellow and a red sock in bed and alternate daily. Also get a rabbits foot.

Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards. - Tacitus

Dr. Nick Riviera: Hey, don't worry. You don't have to make up stories here. Save that for court!

In reply to Nabooru
anaismalcolm's picture

Nabooru: I will never get the

IB
(Orangutan, 329
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:46pm
Nabooru:

I will never get the hate people have against egg yolks. They are delicious and are one of the most complete natural forms of protein out there. If you're at the level where you seriously have to worry about the cholesterol in egg yolks, you have much bigger dietary issues to worry about. Life is too short not to enjoy whole eggs.

I don't like egg yolks because I think they taste funny. I would eat them otherwise to get that sweet, sweet Omega-3.

PinnacleMan:

Your profile says you're a first year analyst. How do you find time for your morning routine? If you can fit that in while working crazy hours, more power to you.

I am indeed a first year analyst, but I work at a wonderful boutique with a culture of mutual respect, so I work hours more like 65-80 rather than 100. I also view the gym as something that is simply not optional, like brushing my teeth; this is partially a result of vanity, but more so that it's the most effective mental health booster I've found.

DELETED_ACCOUNT's picture

If you're an athlete, I

 
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 on 9/1/12 at 6:48pm

If you're an athlete, I suggest taking a page out of Mark Holowesko's routine.

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In reply to anaismalcolm
Nabooru's picture

anaismalcolm: I don't like

HF
(Gorilla, 689
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:49pm
anaismalcolm:

I don't like egg yolks because I think they taste funny. I would eat them otherwise to get that sweet, sweet Omega-3.

Makes sense.

FYI I wasn't hating on you or anything; it was just directed at some people I've seen in general who avoid eggs for this reason.

Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?

In reply to anaismalcolm
PinnacleMan's picture

PinnacleMan: Your profile

(Baboon, 110
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 6:51pm
PinnacleMan:

Your profile says you're a first year analyst. How do you find time for your morning routine? If you can fit that in while working crazy hours, more power to you.

I am indeed a first year analyst, but I work at a wonderful boutique with a culture of mutual respect, so I work hours more like 65-80 rather than 100. I also view the gym as something that is simply not optional, like brushing my teeth; this is partially a result of vanity, but more so that it's the most effective mental health booster I've found.[/quote]

That is freaking awesome, good for you. Are you based in NYC or elsewhere? And that's a phenomenal way to look at working out - as integral as brushing your teeth.

If you wouldn't mind though, let's say you're at the top end of the spectrum (80 hours) for a week straight (not sure if you work weekends), what's the breakdown of your typical day. I'm really curious as I will be starting as an analyst soon and I've heard working out is pretty much out of the question. Although, i feel like it is very important to try and hit the gym whenever possible and it is definitely great for mental health (endorphins baby).

In reply to Ron Paul
WSOusername's picture

Ron Paul: Yes, the first

 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 7:02pm
Ron Paul:

Yes, the first thing I do when I wake up is ask myself what the fuck am I doing with my life.

this x100

GBS

vanunyu's picture

I stretch in the morning for

CF
(Chimp, 15
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 7:19pm

I stretch in the morning for 10 minutes while I listen to New York 1. At some point during the day, I disappear for 30 minutes and go to the gym on the first floor of my building to spend 20 minutes on the treadmill, then 10 minute to shower and get back to my desk. I feel brand new when I get back.

......just trying to save at least one hour a day for myself....for sanity purposes.

Firefox's picture

work punching bag, study c++,

HF
(Orangutan, 275
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 7:28pm

work punching bag, study c++, watch japanese cartoons... I've tried meditating, but it doesn't work too well for me. I can relax a little, but haven't yet managed to rid my mind of all thoughts

In reply to PinnacleMan
ChrisHansen's picture

PinnacleMan: Your profile

(Gorilla, 544
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 8:11pm

"I'm the luckiest guy in the world, and when I die I want to come back as me."
-Mark Cuban

In reply to Pancakes
DonVon's picture

Pancakes: work punching bag,

IB
(King Kong, 1,915
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 10:14pm

"An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower

Check out my blog!

In reply to Vontropnats
Firefox's picture

Vontropnats: Pancakes: work

HF
(Orangutan, 275
 
Points)
 on 9/1/12 at 11:35pm
serjik91's picture

Physical exercises ( gym,

(Monkey, 39
 
Points)
 on 9/2/12 at 10:18am
Walkio's picture

Wake up and hate myself for

(King Kong, 1,184
 
Points)
 on 9/2/12 at 10:40am
huanleshalemei's picture

Browsing on-line shopping

(Gorilla, 546
 
Points)
 on 9/2/12 at 11:03am

The Auto Show

In reply to Ron Paul
Misspartiesalot's picture

Ron Paul: Yes, the first

 
Points)
 on 9/2/12 at 4:31pm

--Money can't buy happiness. it can only buy orgasms.
--Who the hell says I want happiness? Orgasms all I need.

atldaveed's picture

I will usually grumble about

(Chimp, 5
 
Points)
 on 9/3/12 at 12:25am
In reply to Nabooru
Cola Coca's picture

Nabooru: anaismalcolm: I

O
(Orangutan, 321
 
Points)
 on 9/3/12 at 1:15am
TonyPerkis's picture

gym everyday during lunch for

AM
(King Kong, 1,619
 
Points)
 on 9/3/12 at 9:45am

I eat success for breakfast...with skim milk

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