The Nick Bare Podcast 158: How A Simple Morning Routine Can Lead To A Life Of Freedom And Success | Michael Chernow
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Jan 26, 2026 
Michael Chernow, entrepreneur behind Creatures of Habit and The Meatball Shop, shares a raw recovery and faith journey. He walks through a disciplined morning routine with prayer, cold plunges, and device boundaries. They discuss sobriety, controlling the home energy, balancing family and work, and building brands from hustle to purpose.
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Start With A Go‑To Bedtime
- Go to bed with a "go-to" alarm and commit to a consistent bedtime to naturally wake earlier and hit your ideal morning routine.
- Prioritize 7.5–8 hours of sleep by sleeping at 9:30 PM to reliably wake refreshed between 5:00–5:15 AM.
Prayer, Movement, Then Silence
- Begin each morning with a short ritual: prayer, push-ups, yoga poses, then 10 minutes meditation to center and listen.
- Treat prayer as talking and meditation as listening to build a two-way spiritual practice.
Use Discomfort To Build Readiness
- Use sauna reading and a 3–4 minute cold plunge every morning to train yourself to do hard things and trigger focus.
- Embrace the discomfort as a daily rehearsal for facing challenges with calm and confidence.
