“Making use of the mornings is like paying yourself first – in wisdom, productivity and clarity.”
This quote has anchored my thoughts this week as I reflect on the power of intentional mornings. I am often described as a morning person, but for me, it’s more than habit – it’s a personal investment strategy.
I recently read Miracle Morning Millionaires, by Hal Elrod and David Osborn, a recommendation from my wealth and financial coach, Sola Adesakin CPA, FCA, FCCA, MBA, CFEI and it affirmed what I have practiced for years: mornings aren’t just a launchpad for success, they are a sacred space to sow into my life.
✨ My morning wealth ritual
Before emails, meetings, or obligations knock on my door, I open the door to myself – spiritually, mentally, and physically. My morning routine isn’t just a checklist; it’s a covenant of alignment:
🙏 I pray – centering my spirit and inviting divine guidance for the day.
📓 I journal – releasing thoughts and reflecting on gratitude .
📖 I study the Bible – drawing wisdom and truth into my daily decisions.
📚 I read for at least an hour – feeding my mind with new insights and perspectives.
💬 I declare affirmations – reinforcing identity, intention, and hope.
🎯 I review my goals and targets – keeping them alive and visible, refusing to let them become background noise.
🧘🏽♀️ I exercise – honouring my body as a vessel of strength.
🔊 I “push play” – listening to faith-building or motivational messages that sharpen my belief and fuel momentum.
Each morning is a deposit into my spiritual account. The return? Clarity, courage, creativity – and compound interest in consistency.
🧠 Relatable moments…
This practice helped me navigate seasons of grief with grace, pivot through financial surprises with calm, and lead with purpose through life’s complexities. Whether it’s recording a Monday Motivation video, launching accountability coaching services, or just making a tough budget decision, that morning investment gives me what money can’t: peace before performance.
If you are in leadership, building your brand, or simply seeking balance – mornings can be your private boardroom, gym, sanctuary and vision studio.
📣 Your turn: How will you invest in your morning?
I invite you to create your own “morning wealth ritual.” Start small: one prayer, one page, one push of play.
Prioritise pouring into yourself before the world makes a withdrawal. Your future self will thank you – and so will your purpose.
If this resonated with you, share your own morning habits or tag someone who inspires you to start strong each day. Let’s build a movement of early risers investing in legacy.
