In the relentless world of entrepreneurship, achieving peak performance isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. As a top tech CEO, I’ve optimized every aspect of my day to ensure I’m at my best for my clients, employees, and family while driving forward the future of artificial intelligence. This isn’t about being “optimized” for the sake of it; it’s about reaching my full capability and evoking my brain’s greatest potential. Here’s a glimpse into what it truly takes to live a life of innovation.
Early Morning Magic: Setting the Tone for the Day
Every morning begins with purpose. I wake up naturally between 3:30 and 4:00 AM, without the need for an alarm clock. This natural wake-up ensures my body is fully rested and ready to tackle the day. The first task is hydration with 24 ounces of super water, infused with Vitamin C, minerals, and salt, followed by my first cup of organic black coffee.
This quiet time is sacred. I perform red light therapy for ten minutes, mimicking the natural sunrise and regulating my circadian rhythm. This is followed by a three-minute cold plunge at 39 degrees, reinforcing mental toughness and preparing me to embrace the day’s challenges. This routine sets the tone for a day of high performance.
Strategic Ideation and Strength
By 4:20 AM, I’m diving into my first deep work window—my Morning Ideation Session. This is a time for strategic thinking, where the quiet and solitude of the early morning allow for deep, uninterrupted thought. With my cognitive coffee, enhanced with Lion’s Mane and L-Theanine, I leverage the natural production of BDNF to think big and solve complex problems.
Around 4:50 AM, it’s time for my morning strength workout. This session is not just about physical fitness; it’s another ideation session. I use a timing app to automate my sets and rests, allowing my mind to remain focused on business strategy while I lift. The best ideas often come while I’m pushing my physical limits. After Strength I perform my Cognitive Walk Sprint which is 10 3min rounds where I walk for 2:30 seconds and then sprint for 30 seconds. Sparking Neurogenesis and BDNF in my brain to solve the most complex issues of the day.
Optimized Deep Work and Brain Fuel
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, my time is dedicated to uninterrupted deep work window sprints. These 20-minute increments are the most cognitively productive periods of my day, reserved for the most critical tasks and client meetings. Short physical activities like kettlebell swings between sprints keep the blood flowing and maintain high levels of focus and creativity.
At noon, I break my fast with a meticulously planned meal designed to fuel my brain. This One Meal A Day (OMAD) includes nutrient-dense foods such as organic bone broth, grass-finished beef or wild-caught salmon, liver, eggs, nuts, berries, avocado, and raw cheese. This ensures that my brain and body have everything they need to perform optimally.
Afternoon Recharge and Execution
Post-lunch, I engage in a recovery modality such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) or Compression Boots. This one-hour midday recovery is crucial for resetting and preparing for the afternoon’s work. A cup of organic coffee with collagen at 2:00 PM jumpstarts the second half of my day.
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, I dive into another round of deep work window sprints. This is the time for execution and output. To prevent any afternoon dip, I maintain high energy levels with short bursts of physical activity and continue to leverage yellow blocker glasses to reduce eye strain.
Evening Wind Down and Cognitive Rest
I take a nature walk at 3:00 PM. Being outdoors, whether hiking in the mountains or walking in the city, helps clear my mind and fosters big thinking. The fresh air and natural surroundings are essential for mental rejuvenation.
The final deep work window from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM is for tactical tasks—execution, preparation, and planning for the next day. As evening approaches, I put on blue blocker glasses and begin my pre-bedtime routine. This includes a sunset ice bath to lower my core body temperature and reduce inflammation, followed by another session of red light therapy.
By 8:00 PM, I prepare for bed. My optimized sleep environment is designed to ensure deep, restorative sleep, with goals of achieving two hours each of REM and deep sleep. Reading a print book, listening to an educational podcast, and maintaining a cool, dark bedroom are all part of this routine.
The Power of Structure and Discipline
Living a life of innovation requires discipline and a meticulously structured day. Each step in my daily routine is designed to optimize cognitive function, physical health, and overall productivity. This intense lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but for those who are committed to excellence and innovation, it’s the path to achieving their fullest potential.
As entrepreneurs, we have the freedom to create our perfect day—a day that allows us to think big, innovate, and build our dreams. By following a disciplined, structured routine, we can ensure that we are always at our best, ready to seize opportunities and tackle challenges head-on. If you have the passion, desire, and discipline to live this life, then you are ready to join the ranks of the Performance CEO.
Michael Koch