Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook

Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Working with a Team and How He Created His Morning Routine

Oct 9, 2025
Tom Bilyeu dives into the importance of mentors, naming Elon Musk as an inspiration. He shares his techniques for winding down at night and discusses building community as a key phase in growth. The conversation also covers how philanthropic leaders can break through media noise. Tom explores the factors that contributed to the virality of Mel Robbins' episode and emphasizes the role of fitness in mental clarity. Finally, he reveals his gradual approach to creating a morning routine that sets the tone for his day.
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ANECDOTE

Shadowing Elon Musk

  • Tom would choose to shadow Elon Musk for a day because he inspires him.
  • He doubts Musk would be a traditional mentor despite admiring him.
ADVICE

Use Visualization To Fall Back Asleep

  • Use breathing and visualization to quiet your mind when waking at night.
  • Tom visualizes breathing underwater and descending to the Marianas Trench to fall back asleep.
INSIGHT

Three-Phase Community Strategy

  • Phase one is building community, phase two is pointing that community at ventures and narratives.
  • Phase three is monetizing engagement once validated by community interest.
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