The 5 am club

Tactic #6: The 2 Massage Protocol (2MP)
The Insight:
Studies have demonstrated that massage therapy is a modality
that generates significant improvements in brain performance, mood, your
ability to fight stress, and in terms of your general wellness. The benefits of a
massage include a 31% reduction of cortisol (the fear hormone) levels; a 31%
increase in dopamine (the neurotransmitter of motivation); a 28% elevation of
serotonin (the neurochemical responsible for regulating anxiety and raising
happiness); reduced muscle tension; improved pain relief via the sending of
anti-inflammation messaging to muscle cells; and elevations in the signaling
of those cells to make more mitochondria. The key here is to have a deep-
tissue massage versus simple relaxation bodywork. It needs to hurt a little for
it to work well. This awesome practice also reduces the stress that causes
telomeres to degrade, optimizing your good health and maximizing your
lifespan.
The Implementation:
To apply The 2MP, lock two ninety-minute massages
onto your weekly schedule. Because the things that get scheduled are the
things that get done. And because vague plans yield vague performance. And
because the smallest of applications really is better than the grandest of
intentions. Virtuosos bring traction to their vision through their dedication to
implementation. You might say you’re a busy performer and can’t afford the
time to get two long massages every single week. In fact, given the proven
and marvelous benefits of this protocol for your mental state, cognition,
joyfulness, health and longevity, the truth is you can’t afford 
not
to install this
habit. Yes, two ninety-minute massages a week will cost a lot of money.
Death will cost you more.