The Matt Gray Show how to change your life with DEEP WORK (my system) I EP 112
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Oct 24, 2025 Discover a powerful deep work routine that allows for drastically increased productivity with just 20 hours of work a week. Dive into nightly planning rituals that set long-term goals and establish focused morning meditations. Uncover focus hacks like using salt for brain fog and gamifying tasks. Learn the importance of blocking sacred deep work time to maximize creativity and output. Plus, get insights on maintaining health and managing energy through strategic breaks and outdoor activities.
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Nightly Planning For Morning Clarity
- Write a clear list each evening of the core things you must accomplish the next day.
- Let that pen-and-paper list circulate in your brain overnight so you wake ready to execute.
Evening Rules To Protect Sleep
- Finish your final meal at least three hours before bed and turn lights off by 10 p.m. every night.
- Remove phones and computers and use red-light glasses to maximize deep sleep quality.
Protect A Morning Deep Work Block
- Block 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily as sacred deep work time and protect it from meetings.
- Start the period with a short meditation and attack the highest-priority task first while motivation is highest.