I am not a German.
I just respect German discipline. Excellence in all endeavors. Like the Romans of old recognized the best of each culture and took from it, I will do the same.
Watch me ascend.
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Height training
Basics
- Growth charts show that most males grow very little after the age of 18. In rare cases, some may continue to grow into their early twenties
- Factors influencing growth:
- Genetics (biggest)
- Nutrition (biggest after genetics)
- Sleep
Sprint training
Benefits
- Reduces bf%
- Slows aging
- Improves CVS health
- Reduces stress
etc.
c/f : Boost Your Human Growth Hormone in 20 Minutes! - GoH
Currently involved practices
- Sprint 8
- Stretches
a. Dead hang
b. Toe touch
c. Snake pose
d. Child pose
e. Downward dog - Eat almonds (at least 10 a day)
Clarifications
- Current height : 177cm
- Goal height : 185cm
- Current age : 20 years
I am aware:
- that height is genetic
- that I have reached the end of my growing age
- that my current height is good enough
But I will still try the above practices and see if they help. They cannot harm me, anyway.
I will probably start the regimen from Wednesday or Thursday onwards. Since I am currently unwell.
When this training regimen becomes sub-conscious to me, I will add the next goal.
Other notes
- I need to figure out what HIIT to do in college. At home I can run or use the elliptical but in college I need to figure out what is optimal
- Other practices I can research into implementing next : meditation, deep work, plyometrics, animal stretches
I will become the best. Because no one remembers the rest.
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I like your style 
I believe in you man. It’s possible. 
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Deep work mentality
Basics
- Professional activity performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.
- Deep work is the real work that gets one ahead in life
Types of deep work
- This week I have vacation. I will focus on the Rhythmic Philosophy
- When I get back to University, I will focus on the same philosophy. However, if my other commitments do not allow me to allocate time, I will look more into the Journaling Philosophy
Important landmarks
- Choose the right location
- Pick the correct duration
- Develop a good structure
- Find out your requirements
For example,
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Use grand gestures to highlight the importance of your work. Set apart time and place for them.
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Accountability is a must. For this reason I will try to post the hours of deep-work I log in every day.
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Personally I will use a kanban board. This is just out of preference. I have one on my whiteboard with sticky notes. Maybe I will show it some time, if people request it.
Also remember to:
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Prioritize down time. Our upper limit for deep work every day is around 4 hours. But that can be stretched, my personal opinion.
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Develop a shut-down ritual.
Make ‘offline’ your default option, not your side option
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Avoid mental looping; discipline distracted thoughts
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Choose high quality leisure
C/f Deep Work: The Complete Guide (Inc. a Step-by-Step Checklist)
I will become the best. Because no one remembers the rest.
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I am not sure why, but my height has increased by 2cm (almost 179cm)
I have not really enacted any changes except I have been more mindful of my posture. It may be just due to spinal decompression, either way, the change is welcomed. A little extra motivation. Don’t mean to sound petty but this makes me 6’+ in sneakers which is a nice height, but I don’t think about it too much.
Unfortunately Bayern lost to Dortmund yesterday. Oh well, we cannot always win in life. We only know what a victory is after we have tasted defeat.
My last day of relaxation, today I head back to college (reaching tomorrow);
Schedule following that will be as follows:
| 4:30 am | Wake up and Quiet Time |
| 5 -6 am | 1 hour of early morning deep work not on digital devices except for lectures |
| 6-7 am | Sprint training OR another 1 hour of deep work (Alternate days) |
| 7am - 4:30 pm | University |
| 5-7:30 pm | 2.5 hours deep work at library OR basketball practice (Depends on when our team has practice) |
| 7:30-8:30 | Cool down and dinner |
| 8:30- 9:30 | Plan for tomorrow/check-in/talk to parents and sleep |
Only deviation will be Saturday where I will stay up late as Sunday I only need to get up at 8 am.
Tomorrow this routine will not be possible because I will only reach the hostel at 6 am, hence directly I will have to reorganize the room, prepare for college etc. but from Wednesday (3rd April) I plan to follow this with GOD’S help.
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Sprint training will have to be on hold.
My basketball training has been shifted to mornings.
Evenings I will study.
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