The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life

This is simply the best book I have ever read on personal productivity, I am not sure how the author packed so much good stuff in this book, but I am flabbergasted at the usefulness of this book.The idea of energy has been broached by other authors, but this author gives you a way to capitalize on this aspect, by focusing on your mornings as your uber important moment in the day. Also the idea of planning this morning the day before is simply brilliant, it allows you to plan during the end of the previous day at your low energy point, then the next morning no excuses, you act on that list like a unrelenting automaton. I am very analytical and I find it difficult making complex decisions, but I know I make those the day before, then during that morning it is about sticking to the list and following the Action Plan. I cannot relate how useful this has been, like a light bulb going on when I heard it, it was like, wow that makes perfect sense, and why I struggle so much with procrastination.Several other books I highly recommend for their own contributions1. Simple Rules ( Hull & Eisenhardt ) Craig uses this technique, w/o referencing it,but this book is amazing for highlighting the value of simple rules for cognitive performance.2. The War of Art ( Pressfield ) if you are a person who makes a living with open ended creative driven projects like writing, this book changes your way of thinking about the task, eye opening, and right on point. Resistance kills your book in the crib, if you are not careful.3. Grit ( Duckworth ) This book shows how talent is overrated, that passion and perseverance are more important to success, amazing scientific treatise on a soft science topic that is extremely important to people; stunning that this was not known sooner, but at least we now know.4. The Obstacle is the Way ( Holiday ) This book basically says effort is a habit, and avoiding effort is not the way, the way is accepting that effort needed, and earning the reward. In a world so focused on the easy way out, this book again, says human nature needs to embrace the effort required and get on with the job. The hard way, is the right way, don't be shy of difficulty, and reap the rewards.Remember the Rules you use are specific to you, and may require modification throughout your life, allow for changes and refinements over time, but always review daily, find the right balance between inflexible and flexible in your rules.This book capitalizes on the fact that willpower is limited, and Rules & Routines require less willpower over time because none of us is a superhero, and the only way to become successful is generally over the longer term, improving, and persisting until you reach of level of excellence that frankly is almost unrealistic on day one.God bless and many thanks to the author of this fabulous book!

Great book. This is a must read. No clutter, straight to the point. Gem after gem. I will definitely have perfect days from now on.

"The Perfect Day Formula" is a helpful book with very simple, common-sense advice on how to take control of your day by getting it off to a productive start. Okay, that is simplifying it a bit, because there is a "formula" for a successful day and a successful life. As I began reading the book, I took action after the first few chapters and now I get up each morning and spend the first hour or so writing on a book I have been planning for a while. I do this before checking email or social media to avoid the time-sucking, productivity-destroying habits that have reduced my output during the past few years. I feel much more satisfied with my workday now. One of the problems with this book, however, is that the hardcover copy I bought is 154 pages, but there is a LOT of white space. There is a nice large space between each paragraph, and chapters are separated by white pages. It is a clever but obvious way to pad out a book that could be told in 100 pages or less and make it appear more substantial. In fact, there is a lot of repetition and cheerleading in the book, so I would say the key points could have been summarized easily in 50 pages. I see this in "publish it yourself" books, and this is one of them. FYI. I am glad I bought it and I recommend it if you find yourself in a situation where you are not making progress on projects and goals that matter to you.

I've now been reading Craig Ballantyne and his blog, Early to Rise, for around 7 years and this is truly a culmination of his greatest work. What you're going to learn within the pages of this short book will change your life and help you become the person you've always wanted to be. Because this isn't your ordinary self-help book filled with positive reinforcements and other rah rah rhetoric that sound good on the surface but lack any true substance. The Perfect Day Formula is a freaking attack plan! It gives you a step by step proven method for becoming more effective, productive and how to a fulfilling life every single day. As I said this is a culmination of Craig's best work...over the past 7 years I've instituted these methods and habits into my everyday life. I can tell you with all my heart they are responsible for a large majority of the success in my professional personal career and fulfillment I have achieve as a man. This is really why this book is so impactful - it will help you live a more fulfilling life in every way - professionally, personally, emotionally, spiritually. But it's up to you how you use the information in this book. They're words on paper and you need to put them into action. You need to make it your mission to instill these values in your life and practice them everyday. I promise you if you do...you're going to live a life you never even dreamed of. I can't recommend this book enough. Everyone should read it no matter who they are, where they are in life, or where they one day want to be. I can't thank Craig enough for releasing The Perfect Day Formula. It's one of the best books I've ever read.

I took many of the concepts here to heart, but many of them are just unrealistic on the long-term--especially for someone who does not run their own business, write for a living, or work from home with a schedule they set for themselves. He talks a lot about not having to be a part of the 5am club, yet constantly refers to it as if it is the only way. Some of his suggestions are really great and without giving away to much, he offers some tips that can help increase productivity. I have incorporated Amish hour into my daily routine and now get up at least 15 minutes earlier than anyone else in my house. If you run your own business from home or do not have set hours at your place of employment, you will likely find this a good start to being more productive, but if you have set hours, you may find it difficult to glean from this book what you are looking for.

I SHOULD SAY THAT LIFE IS HEARE AFTER COMPLETING THIS BOOK.VERY GOOD TRY.KEEP IT UP THANKS FOR GIVING INSIGHT.THIS IS AWSOME

Thank you Craig! I have learned lot of new insights that I will start applying right away. Great read... Recommend

No fluff and straight to the point, love it. I have put into practice what I have learnt from this book, and al starting to see a difference already.

This is a must read for any entrepreneur wanting to make drastic change with simple steps. I am already finding with a few tweaks that my days are more successful, efficient and enjoyable - because I am always getting my most important task completed. Thank you for such a great book!

Everyone has potential. Everyone has a lot to give and express. And as human animals we are meant to GROW, EXPAND and DEVELOP. But usually we don't - conformity, fear of stepping out, fear of becoming something BIGGER stops us. Craig's book is a key to unlock that dilemma. Craig may seem low key, but don't be fooled. What this book offers is a training discipline, a regime for personal development, a strong sorting out process, that you get to work with, develop yourself, refine for yourself, and DO THE DAILY WORK to go where you want to go, be what you want to be, and have what you want. If you are even half serious, and test this out, even in your starting hopeless way, you will find out the truth - IT WORKS. You will realise - I CAN DO THIS. And, do yourself a favour. Follow Craig on Instagram (@realcraigballantyne) and connect directly with his great energy and heart.