Waking With Intention
Ankur Warikoo, renowned finfluencer, has cultivated a powerful morning habit over the past four to five years, a practice he credits with significantly
enhancing his mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. This dedication to routine persists even as he announces the closure of his Rs 100 crore upskilling courses business, established in 2020. Warikoo's day consistently begins between 4:30 and 5:00 AM, a conscious choice to foster a slow and deliberate start, deliberately abstaining from screens in these crucial early hours. He believes this intentional approach to waking up, often starting with a glass of water sipped over 10-15 minutes, allows for a gentle transition into the day, setting a calm rhythm and avoiding any sense of being rushed or overwhelmed. This foundational practice underscores his philosophy that building significant success, both financially and personally, requires a robust daily framework that nurtures both health and wealth creation.
Mindful Moments and Mental Nourishment
Following his early wake-up, Warikoo dedicates a full 30 minutes to meditation, a practice he has maintained without fail for six years. This period is not about controlling his thoughts but rather about observing and reflecting upon them, ensuring he prioritizes his inner state before engaging with external demands. He eloquently puts it as attending to himself before attending to anyone else. Subsequently, he invests another 30 minutes in reading. This habit, he explains, is crucial for feeding his mind with a curated 'diet,' preventing the influx of mental 'garbage' from mindless scrolling or notifications before his intellect is properly engaged. This deliberate consumption of information ensures that his mind is nourished with purposeful content, laying a solid intellectual foundation for the day ahead.
Physical Vitality and Family Connection
The next phase of Warikoo's morning involves 30 minutes dedicated to preparing his children for school, a task he views as one of his most important roles, reminding him of the profound value of fatherhood. Following this, his focus shifts to physical conditioning. He engages in an hour of tennis, a vigorous activity designed to invigorate his body and allow him to 'taste the sweat.' This is immediately followed by an hour of weightlifting at the gym, aimed at strengthening his physique and building muscle mass to support healthy aging and ensure his body remains a reliable companion in his later years. This combination of active sports and strength training ensures a comprehensive approach to physical health.
Informed Engagement with the World
Upon returning from his physical activities and after showering, Warikoo allocates 15 minutes to reading the newspaper, marking his first conscious engagement with the outside world after his early start. Crucially, he emphasizes that this is a curated consumption of news; he chooses what to read and to what extent, actively avoiding being drawn into reactive debates or being bombarded by breaking news alerts. This intentional approach to news intake ensures he remains informed without succumbing to the often overwhelming and anxiety-inducing nature of constant information flow. This deliberate method of connecting with current events allows him to maintain awareness while safeguarding his mental equilibrium.
