Morning Decision Tank

A strategy for leveraging peak willpower and decision-making ability in the morning to make better choices throughout the day.

Core Concept

• Decision-making ability depletes throughout the day like a gas tank
• Morning hours have the fullest "tank" for good decisions
• Evening hours lead to poorer choices due to depleted willpower
• Planning ahead eliminates need for real-time decisions when willpower is low

Key Implementation Steps

• Start day by planning all meals and workouts upfront
• Make important decisions in the morning when judgment is sharpest
• Identify potential obstacles and plan solutions ahead of time
• Remove evening decision-making opportunities where possible
• Create specific plans for known challenging situations

Real World Application Examples

• Food/Diet Decisions

  • Plan all meals for the day in morning
  • Pack meals ahead for schedule conflicts
  • Plan around known events (parties, dinners out)
  • Eat earlier to avoid late night snacking
  • Go to bed early to avoid late night eating temptations

• Habit Formation Strategy

  • Identify 4-5 key habits to change
  • Focus on changing 1-2 habits at a time
  • Plan specific actions for each habit
  • Create substitutes for problem behaviors
  • Treat weekends same as weekdays

Benefits

• Reduces decision fatigue
• Prevents impulsive choices
• Creates consistent routines
• Builds sustainable habits
• Improves follow-through on goals

Key Quote

"Fire evening [self]" - Brian Johnson's approach to removing evening decision-making power due to depleted willpower at that time.