We have a lot to learn from history. But when people think of history, they usually think of significant battles and important decisions that changed the world and not so much of the daily lives of people. So here are some famous people and their routines that won’t bring doom to you if you repeat them.
Work with what you have
Most people cannot be choosers when it comes to dictating what to do and when. Whether you have a 9 to 5, an important deadline coming up, or your clients who are expecting their commission done promptly, there is always something you have to do. This is why finding time to do your hobbies, art projects, or relaxation can be difficult.
But it’s worth finding the time. Franz Kafka, for example, worked an office job at an insurance company after which he went to spend time with his family, and only at the very end of the day did he write. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the same. Before he became a world-famous composer and performer, he had to give many piano lessons, smaller performances and talks to potential wealthy patrons. He only had time to compose his music in the dead of night and it usually meant he didn’t get enough sleep. This is not to say you should compromise your sleep schedule. The takeaway here is to make sure you have time for what you’re passionate about even if you have tons to do in your day-to-day life.
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Make your schedule work for you, not against you
If you’re a freelancer or have a remote job, you might be tempted to just copy the usual 9 to 5 model. But you don’t have to. As long as the work gets done, you are completely free to choose what your day will look like.
Take Charles Darwin, for example. His day was sectioned into many small tasks that changed rather rapidly. He would start with a short walk and breakfast alone, then work for a bit, read personal letters, work some more, have a walk and then lunch, read the news, write letters, have a nap, have another walk, work on something smaller, have some leisure time and then lay in bed trying to solve problems in his head.
Or you can live like Honoré De Balzac and spend seven hours writing, have a nap, write for six more hours with as many as fifty cups of coffee to keep you awake, and then exercise, meet some people, and dive into bed. The second example is not really recommended if you don’t want to burn out, but it should give you an idea of how different people’s schedules can be without compromising their efficiency.
Your surroundings matter
Where you work can be just as important as when you work. Take Voltaire, for example. He spent as much as twenty hours in bed but it was here where he did all his reading, dictating, and thinking. He was a prolific philosopher and by no means lazy but the comfort of the bed made him focus on his work.
But perhaps your life is more like William Faulkner’s who wrote just about anywhere. He wrote at work, in libraries, at night, in the morning, simply whenever and wherever he could. Sometimes we don’t get to choose our lives but we can skirt around it and still get the job done. Don’t be afraid to try new places for work, even if you think they won’t suit you.
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