I am looking to establish some solid routines to make myself more productive. I want to be more organized and consistent each day and stop wasting time. Getting up early, exercise, write, etc.
I've ready the usual books: 7 Habits, Getting things done, Grit, The Power of Habit, Daily Rituals, etc. While they all provide great tools and methods for setting and achieving goals, I find myself saying I should do this or that and never actually doing it for long enough to make it a habit or ritual or getting long-term benefits.
What are some ways in which you took steps to implement a new routine that stuck with you. How did you get yourself to consistently achieve your objectives and avoid distractions? What gets you up in the morning and helps you stick to your plan? What's your trusted system? How did you become tenacious?