This deep work strategy made me $10k+ at 17
My first 8 - 10 months of entrepreneurship were absolute hell. I wasn’t lazy or stupid, but I was: - Waking up groggy and tired every single morning - "Working" 12–16 hours/day - Distracted constantly - Burnt out with zero progress - On the verge of quitting CONSTANTLY And the worst part? I made nothing. Since February, everything flipped. - I’ve made over $10K in LTV ($3K+ cash collected) at 17 - I get more done in 4 - 6 hours now than I used to in 14 - 16 - I actually feel energized, focused, and in control all the time - I've saved over 40+ hours each week - I've built a social circle of entrepreneurs in my city and built an awesome lifestyle for myself - I work 4–6 hours/day, and I'm making HEAPS of progress Here’s how I did it!! STEP 1: Lack of Work Efficiency This is the cycle most people are stuck in (including you): Procrastination/distraction → Stay up late to catch up on work → Sleep less → Wake up tired → Procrastinate again You're not broken but your system is. Here’s what actually changed my life (the work efficiency checklist): - Plan to-do list the night before (ranked from highest to lowest priority tasks) - Wake up and get straight to work. NOTHING else - Wake up early (5am) - Hoodie, dark room, white noise - this would help me to channel my focus - Stick to 4–6 hours max of deep work per day (unless a massive project) - Blocked every single hour of my day on Google Calendar - No messages or notifications at all in the first few hours of the day. That alone changed my life. Step 2: Deteriorating Health This is what no one talks about. When you’re constantly tired, wired, and mentally fogged - it's not about discipline but recovery. What I changed: - Cut out all stimulants unless prescribed - Limited caffeine to 1–3 mg per kg of bodyweight, and never after 2PM. - Built a simple morning routine after not before work - Going outside for at least a few hours a day - Slept 7.5–8.5 hours per night consistently