Fellow Father,

Do you wake up daily feeling like you’re just going through the motions?

You’re showing up for your family, handling responsibilities, and doing what’s expected—BUT are you leading your life, or is life leading you? If you’re not consistently self-disciplined, chances are, you don’t feel fully in control. 

The good news? Discipline isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you build. And just like any muscle, it grows with the right inputs.

Here are three simple habits that helped me go from hitting snooze to waking up at 4 AM, owning my mornings, and leading my life with purpose. Try them for 30 days, and you’ll start taking back control.

Tip 1: Align Your Actions with Your Purpose

You already have a WHY, but are your daily actions reflecting it?

Most fathers don’t struggle with purpose; they struggle with alignment. You say you want to be healthier, more present, and more disciplined, but your daily habits tell a different story. If your actions don’t match your values, you’ll always feel disconnected.

Make one small shift today that aligns with the man you want to become.

Tip 2: Build a Morning Routine That Gives You Control

How you start your morning dictates how you live your day.

Before I built a routine, my days felt chaotic. I’d wake up tired, hit snooze a few times, and rush into the day feeling behind. But once I committed to a disciplined morning routine of waking up early, taking a cold shower, and exercising, I finally felt in control.

Win your morning, and you’ll start winning your life.

Tip 3: Trust the Compound Effect

Small actions, done consistently, create massive results.

Ten push-ups a day? That’s 3,650 push-ups a year. Reading just five pages a night? That’s 12 books a year. The key isn’t doing something big once—it’s doing something small daily.

Pick one habit and commit to it for 30 days—I guarantee you’ll become the person you were meant to be.