• 10 AM: Kick-off
  I wake up naturally (no alarms) between 9 and 11 AM. I've always been a night owl, typically going to bed around 2–5 AM. Sleep has always been challenging for me since childhood, and every day I try to ensure at least 7 hours of rest.
• 10:30 AM - 8 PM: Grind - most demanding tasks
  From the moment I wake up until 8 PM, my focus is locked on primary work tasks or study. Every hour must produce measurable output-either advancing my knowledge or driving impact at the company level, or both. No wasted time.
Studying consists solely of reading books during idle moments between work tasks/meetings. No Instagram, no YouTube, no media distractions of any kind. All non-work-related Telegram chats remain muted throughout this period.
• 8 PM - 11 PM: Less demanding tasks

  Between 8 PM and midnight, I focus on workouts, side projects, or scheduled meetings. Examples of projects include KeepSimple.io,  AgentsForge.com, and others - each treated with the same discipline as primary work. I reserve meetings for meaningful conversations only, as I intentionally opt out of public events.
• 11 PM - 3AM: Reward
  From 11 PM to 1–3 AM, I reward myself with video gaming - a habit I've maintained for over two decades. To protect next-day performance, I avoid heavily competitive titles and stick to lighter ones (World of Warcraft, LoU, Dead Cells, STALKER)
• Winding down
  I use a mixture of supplements to help me to sleep in par with a book that I read for 20-40 minutes before sleep.
• I intentionally use time boxes filled with a few actions per each, to simplify my routine and not to think about else.

Regardless, whether it’s a workout day or not, I make sure to walk at least 8,000 steps daily, often pacing around the office or outside while on calls or thinking. On average I get ~2500 steps just by the habit of walking at or around the office during thinking.

I consciously maximize the time I spend breathing through nose. Avoiding breathing with mouth. To stick to this one I often keep a toothpick in my mouth.

I categorically avoid anything that compromises performance - no alcohol, no junk food, no smoking, no drugs. While I’ve experienced all of this in the past, they will only harm my current high-functioning lifestyle.

I apply strict filters to the content I consume. No social media scrolling, no involvement in political or ideological debates, no exposure to cognitive noise. If a topic doesn't directly align with my work or core interests (CogSci, open-source), I ignore it.

I operate best in cool conditions-anything above 22°C noticeably reduces focus and output. The colder it gets, the sharper I perform. This pattern has held true throughout my life and aligns with research showing that temperatures (18-20°C) enhance cognitive function and mental clarity.

• I offload everything from my mind. I don’t remember a single task of mine at any given moment of the day. Whatever I should do is written somewhere. This approach eliminates mental clutter and maximizes execution.
• Immediate personal tasks: Logged in iPhone Reminders, always visible.
• Daily/Weekly primary work: Groomed weekly, pinned in Slack message.
• Side and hobby projects: Tracked via Telegram project groups / pinned messages.
• Long-term/life planning: Documented in Trello. Ongoing since 2014.

Cons: I can easily forget the name of my project, company, colleagues, friends.

Weekdays are intense - 10 to 12 hours of deep engagement - so weekends are off for work. I cap work-related tasks at two hours max. The rest is recovery: cycling, hiking, motorcycling, reading, or watching movies/anime. I avoid gaming on weekends, reserving it strictly as a weekday reward.

Once a week, on a weekday evening, I host a 6–8 hour LAN party night (7PM - 2AM) with longtime friends where we play survival/legacy games (7DTD / V-Rising / MOHAA/ AoM/ BFME/ L4D / WCFT). It’s a standing ritual that keeps our social ties strong, feeds nostalgia, and gives us a healthy competitive mid-week reset.