The first hour of your day is sacred. Don’t waste it on reactive activities.

Giving your mind a chance to wander can be an excellent exercise in creative thought. The next time you’re driving somewhere remove all auditory stimuli. Let boredom take hold.

The advent of technology has made it incredibly easy to stay busy. However, when your mind is being stimulated by screens it's missing out on making its own connections. Sometimes, idle time can be great for creativity.

Delivering great work requires an environment that fosters creativity and friends that will push you to do your best. Seth Godin has architected his life around consistency and these other tenets.