Data-Driven Life Tracking

Rob Dyrdek has created a comprehensive life tracking system that measures both qualitative feelings and quantitative actions to optimize his daily routine and overall life satisfaction.

Time Allocation Framework

• Divides life into 3 main 30% blocks (7 hours each):
  • Sleep
  • Work
  • Family
• Remaining 10% (3 hours) dedicated to health
• Tracks all activities through Google Calendar
• Uses custom script to populate data into spreadsheets

Data Tracking System

• Qualitative Metrics (Daily ratings for 5 years):

  • Life satisfaction (0-10)
  • Work satisfaction (0-10)
  • Health satisfaction (0-10)

• Quantitative Metrics (Daily checklist):

  • Wake up before 5am
  • Brain training (Luminosity app)
  • Gym session
  • Meditation
  • Clean diet
  • No alcohol consumption
  • Currently achieves 87% compliance on quantitative goals

Morning Routine

• Wakes between 4-4:30am
• Starts with pre-made coffee
• Reviews previous day's metrics
• Inputs missing time blocks
• Completes brain training exercises

Support System

• Custom Google Calendar script feeds into spreadsheet
• Dashboard shows all metrics and progress
• Two assistants and chief of staff manage "Rhythm of Existence" (50-page life system document)
• System handles everything from food to haircuts to birthday management
• Focus on automation to increase personal capacity and presence

Philosophy

• Uses data to drive continuous improvement
• Measures both feelings and actions
• Aims for balance while maintaining high optimization
• System designed to run autonomously when needed
• Prioritizes automation to create more personal freedom