I always thought I had to do more.

Add more.

More activities.

More habits.

More tasks.

More everything.

But what ended up happening everytime I added more?

It didn’t stick.

It would last for a while but would eventually fade.

Why is that?

You can only fill a cup with a certain amount of water.

Once the cup is full, you can’t continue pouring and adding.

Instead of first adding, subtract.

Remove habits and routines that don’t make you better.

Remove the bad habits to create room for the good.

Cut out one hour of television per day.

Stop drinking during the week.

Stop eating out all the time.

Focus on the things that matter most and remove everything else.

What we can’t do is stack good habits on top of bad habits.

The cup overflows.

The only way you can create the best version of yourself is to understand what matters most and eliminate the rest.

Let’s say your family matters more than anything.

If that’s the case, prioritize your health.

Focus on our well-being.

Your time spent with family.

Understand how you can create the best life for your family.

Freedom for you and your family.

Be the best parent you can.

Nothing else matters.

It starts with eliminating the excess.

Only then can you build toward improving yourself.