Mental Performance Daily with Brian Cain

One Percent Better PM Routine

Aug 15, 2025
Discover how refining your evening routine can elevate your daily performance. Learn practical tips like incorporating meditation and reading to create a calming wind-down ritual. This structured approach not only improves your night but also sets you up for success the following day. Small changes lead to significant long-term benefits!
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ADVICE

Bookend Your Day With Routines

  • Build both AM and PM routines because they bookend and shape your day.
  • Invest just 2% of your day (14m24s each) to dramatically influence performance tomorrow.
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14:24 PM Routine Rule

  • Create a 14 minute 24 second PM routine to prepare your morning and improve sleep.
  • Keep it simple and consistent to make small daily gains that compound over time.
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Simple Wind-Down Components

  • Include a short wind-down: hygiene, warm bath or shower, and supplements if needed.
  • Add five minutes of paced breathing and brief reading to calm the mind before bed.
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