Dan
@danmurrays
Co-Founder of Heights. Angel Investor in 90 startups. Girl dad. Cat dad. English lad.
Most of your breakthroughs won’t come from doing more. They’ll come from stopping what’s no longer aligned.
How to feel better next Monday: – Sleep 7–9 hours – Hydrate first thing – Block dopamine traps – Prioritize protein – Move daily – Journal 5 mins – Text someone you love It’s not rocket science. It’s self-respect.
I thought I was a procrastinator Turns out I was just: – Underslept – Overstimulated – Undernourished – Disconnected from purpose You only need to do the opposite of these things.
How to bounce back from burnout: – Accept it. Stop pushing. – Restore sleep first – Fix nutrition second – Move third (gently) – Rebuild self-trust last You can’t hustle your way out of a crash.
How to feel human again: – Eat something green – Walk somewhere quiet – Sleep before midnight – Stop overpromising – Let your brain be bored
How to gain respect without asking for it: – Be on time – Keep your word – Don’t chase attention Respect is earned in your absence.
How to build true confidence: – Keep small promises to yourself – Do hard things when no one’s watching – Recover like it’s your job – Know your biology You don’t need hype.
How to fix your life in 30 days: – Wake up early – Eat real food – Move daily – Cut the noise – Focus on 1 hard thing Don’t overthink. Execute.
How to become more valuable: – Learn hard skills – Communicate clearly – Think for yourself – Show up when it's boring The bar is low. Step over it.
Your life is already telling a story. Every habit is a sentence. Every decision, a paragraph. What’s the plot?
If you’re not where you want to be, check: – Your habits – Your environment – Your standards Most people settle long before they realise it.
How to build discipline from scratch: – Wake up when you said you would – Do one thing uncomfortable daily – Remove optional distractions – Track streaks, not moods – Forgive yourself, then restart
You don’t need more motivation. You need fewer distractions, tighter standards, and a better sleep schedule.
How to level up your career fast: – Work where leverage lives – Learn the skills no one wants to master – Make yourself useful, not just present – Ask for feedback, then apply it fast
You’re not behind in life. You’re just not consistent. Stick to one thing for 2 years and you’ll feel 10 years ahead.
How to become someone people trust in business: – Show up on time – Do what you said you’d do – Communicate early – Own your mistakes Be consistent with these traits, and watch your life infold in a positive way.
The point isn’t to become unstoppable. It’s to become deeply aligned—so you no longer need to force.
There’s a version of you who sleeps well, speaks kindly to themselves, and feels calm on Monday mornings. Build your life for that version.
Rest doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means choosing what restores you.
Dopamine isn’t bad. But if it’s coming only from screens, sugar, and scrolling—your brain is starving for real life.