In Day 87 of 1% Better. Daily. Deep Dive., we reveal why the world’s top performers—from athletes to CEOs—protect one sacred ritual: time blocking.
This episode isn’t about calendar hacks. It’s about mental conditioning. Josh and Emily unpack Coach Ed Padalecki’s system for using focused, distraction-free time blocks to build identity, momentum, and flow. Grounded in Gary Keller’s The One Thing and backed by performance psychology, this method helps you execute your “lead domino” daily and train your brain for consistent deep work.
You’ll learn the neuroscience behind deliberate focus, how to design your own AM1 deep work zone, and how every protected block becomes a vote for who you’re becoming.
💥 Productivity isn’t the goal—personal greatness is. And it starts one block at a time.
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⏱️ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 – Time Pressure vs. Focused Execution
01:00 – Why Time Blocking Isn’t About Scheduling
02:00 – The One Thing & Lead Domino Framework
03:00 – Mental Training Through Calendar Rituals
04:00 – Deep Work & Flow State: The Science
05:00 – Coach P’s AM1 Practice: Win the Day Early
06:00 – 4-Step Time Block System for Daily Impact
07:00 – Identity Votes: Stack Blocks, Build Confidence
08:00 – Final Challenge: What Will You Protect Today?
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