By the second week of January, our "New Year" energy starts to fade.

We miss a workout. We wake up late. The streak breaks. When this happens, we usually blame our discipline.

But the problem isn't the discipline. It is the fragility of the Routine.

Routines are binary: we either do them, or we fail. They are rigid structures that crack under the pressure of real life.

What if we shifted to Rhythm instead?

Rhythm is organic. It has upbeats and downbeats. It allows for the chaos of a Monday morning without derailing our entire week.

When we prioritize Rhythm, we:

• Allow for flexibility: If we miss a beat in a song, the music doesn't stop. We can simply listen, and jump back in.

• Remove the guilt: A low-energy day isn't a failure; it is just a downbeat.

• Sustain the long game: Routines require constant force. Rhythms rely on natural flow.

Where can you replace a rigid rule with a sustainable rhythm this week?

Jiving,

/rajesh