Living Daylights
The Morning Light

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

"We are what we repeatedly do."

Aristotle meant virtue is a habit, which sounds less inspiring than it is. Small things genuinely count.

Drink

Ghia spritz, the original formula. Bitter, citrusy, grown-up without being complicated about it. Over ice with a slice of orange if you have one.

Move

Overhead press with whatever weight challenges you at eight reps. The goal is the last two being slightly difficult. Not impossible. Slightly difficult.

Small Joy

Waking up before your alarm and realizing you still have an hour. Going back to sleep.

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