Tension: Routine is mocked as monotony, yet it quietly forges resilience, focus, and emotional bandwidth that sporadic willpower can’t match. Noise: Productivity hacks glorify novelty and disruption, ...

We’ve been force-fed the idea for decades: The secret to success is routine. Wake up at 5 a.m., step into a punishing physical routine, follow a strict schedule and stick to your plan no matter what.