Information overload is a common danger most of us face today. I recently had a conversation with a long-time friend about how much things have changed since our school days. We went to school before computers and the internet—back when typing involved using White-Out (look it up!).

In those days, we had to search hard for information. We relied on libraries, the radio, or actually going to hear someone speak—that is, if you could even find out where they were appearing. While I don’t miss the difficulties of those days, I now have to be highly intentional about controlling the flood of information coming my way. If I don’t, I will forget the few things that are truly important to me.

Here is the simple way I protect my focus and remember what matters: I review the same document every morning.

This document contains my deepest thoughts and the core concepts I want to live by. While the specific words and focuses sometimes change, these notes serve as constant reminders of my identity, my values, and my purpose. One of my favorite sayings in it is: “My life has authority from the autonomous monotony of the daily disciplines of life.”

There is immense power in the daily ordinary. This simple morning habit keeps me grounded. Every single day, I am reminded of who I am, what I believe, and what I am pursuing.

Your legacy is built daily.

It is your legacy. Leave a good one.