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3:52 AM. Friday.?

Just awoke from a TERRIBLE night of sleep.?

I use the Sleep Cycle app that scores the quality of my sleep. I’m usually between 82-90%. Last night was 33%.??

My 15-month-old son decided that night time — from 10:30-2 AM to be exact — was play time.?

I’m still up at my normal time. I had a sparring session scheduled for the boxing gym this morning. While my kid was up playing in bed, all I was thinking about was how I’d need to bring the energy in the gym despite my now-missed rest.?

I woke up to a message from my trainer.?

He wouldn’t be making it to the gym, as HIS kid (same age as mine) had gotten sick and he’d been at the hospital all night.?

Sparring session, canceled.?

It’s 3:52. My training is canceled. My first work commitment isn’t until 8 AM. I haven’t slept. I don’t need to go to the gym.?

What do you think I did??

If you have to think about it, you must be new around here.?

I went to the gym and worked out by myself. There was no other option.?

I’m sharing this NOT because I’m telling you to do it.?

You don’t need to get no sleep, still wake up early, and go to the gym.?

You don’t need to push yourself when you’re sleep deprived.?

You don’t need to make yourself get up when you could easily take another two hours and sleep.?

You don't need to have the same standards.?

As a matter of fact, you shouldn’t do any of this.?

Most people shouldn’t.?

Most people would rather be comfortable on days like this. Then, lament how they're not quite where they want to be personally and professionally.?

In my book The Third Day, I talk about what I call “Separation Day.”

It’s the day like my Friday – no sleep, no need to be at the gym – when you show up anyway. Because your competition has the same circumstance, and didn't show up to the gym.?

A small amount of separation is created. If they're already ahead of you, you close the gap some on this day.?

When you and them meet for competition, the Separation Days will all make all the difference.?

But I’m not a boxer. Not about to fight anyone. What does it do for me??

Well, for one, it gives me license to hold you accountable to your goals.?

Even when it's hard.?

Even when you're tired.?

Even when you don't feel like waking up 45 minutes early to get a workout in.?

This doesn't have to be about exercise.?

Those last 3 cold calls you've been avoiding??

The 10 emails you need to read and reply to??

The video you've been putting off on recording??

Same point applies.?

If you haven't yet read my book The Third Day: The Decision That Separates The Pros From The Amateurs, it’s all about how you show up and have your BEST days when you LEAST feel like it.?

Get your FREE copy here: https://ThirdDayBook.com?