📘 Journal Day 63 — Thu, Jan 1 · Make $1k-$10k in 30 days

Waleed Ali

2h • Daily Journal 📓

📘 Journal Day 63 — Thu, Jan 1

⏰ Sleep Log

Sleep: 4:00 AM

Wake: 11:20 AM

Total Sleep: ~7 hours 20 minutes

🕒 Time Log

11:20 AM – 1:20 PM

In bed. Scrolled through the community after a long time—engaged a little, liked posts, and read updates.

Watched a journal review by Haroon Bhai.

Explored other communities via the Discover section to understand niches people are working in and the overall scope.

Got up, drank water.

Wrote 2026 resolutions and goals, wrote affirmations, reviewed my daily working system, and updated the journal.

Slow but intentional re-entry into structure and familiarity.

📱📘🎯

1:20 PM – 1:55 PM

Wuzu + Zuhr prayer.

Meditation for 15 minutes.

Grounded and mentally calm.

🕌🧘‍♂️🌿

1:55 PM – 3:20 PM

Ate 1 apple 🍎 + 2 oranges 🍊🍊.

Walked around the room.

Read a book for ~1 hour.

Updated the journal alongside reading.

Quiet learning-focused block.

📖🚶‍♂️🍎

3:20 PM – 3:45 PM

Cleaned the room.

Went to the roof for a short walk and sunlight exposure 🌞.

Light movement and fresh air helped reset energy.

🧹🌞🌬️

3:45 PM – 5:40 PM

Prepared for workout.

Played an audiobook.

Started training.

Mental and physical alignment phase.

🎧💪🔥

5:40 PM – 7:40 PM

Rest period.

Put eggs to boil.

Washed dishes meanwhile (home alone).

Continued listening to audiobook.

Ate 3 boiled eggs 🥚🥚🥚.

Recovery with responsibility.

🥚🍽️🎧

7:40 PM – 9:30 PM

Cleaned the room again.

Walked on the roof for 60 minutes.

Completed 5,000 steps (daily target achieved).

Listening to audiobook throughout.

Steady discipline through movement.

🚶‍♂️🎧✅

9:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Watched some UFC fights.

Cooked dinner for father and myself—chicken smash burgers.

Ate 2 burgers 🍔🍔.

Relaxed yet engaged evening.

🥊🍔🏠

11:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Spent time with father.

Discussed his business and shop—how it works and how we can improve it.

Meaningful conversation and learning.

👨‍👦💬📊

12:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Made tea.

Went on a walk.

Used some social media.

Eventually drifted to sleep.

Unstructured wind-down.

☕🚶‍♂️📱

💪 Workout Routine (Full)

Simple Jumps — 300 reps

Jumping Jacks — 60 reps

Masai Jumps — 50 reps

Pogo Hops — 40 reps

Inclined Pike Stretches — 100 reps

Inclined Pike Pushups — 80 reps

Forward & Backward Band Pulls — 20 reps

Side Bend Stretches — 20 reps

Dead Hangs — 2 minutes

Pushups (Standard) — 110 reps

Wide Pushups — 40 reps

Arch Pushups — 30 reps

Incline Wide Pushups — 60 reps

Incline Normal Pushups — 60 reps

Incline Narrow Pushups — 70 reps

Pike Pushups — 30 reps

Bicep Curls — 30 reps (8 kg)

Triceps Overhead Extensions — 30 reps (8 kg)

Tricep Dips — 50 + 50 + 50

Dumbbell Shrugs (Traps) — 60 + 40 reps (8 kg)

Wrist Curls — 400 reps (8 kg)

Pull-ups — 20 + 20 + 20 + 20 reps

Pushups — 30 reps

Explosive Squats — 20 + 10

Sit-ups — included above

Weighted Squats — 100 reps (8 kg)

Bar Knee Raises — 30 + 40 + 40

🪞 Reflection

Alhamdulillah, today the day went really well. I woke up earlier than usual compared to my recent routine. After waking up, I scrolled through the community after so many days just to see what was going on and to get a sense of familiarity again. After engaging and watching some content, I got up and wrote my goals, affirmations, and journal—the diary was right beside my bed, next to my pillow—so that helped me start without resistance.

I did wuzu, offered Zuhr prayer, and then meditated for 15 minutes. After that, I read a book for about an hour while walking in my room and ate some fruits. Then I moved into my usual training routine. The workout felt solid, and after that I rested, washed dishes since we were home alone, and handled basic responsibilities.

Later, I cooked dinner. I also completed my 5,000-step daily goal, Alhamdulillah. The day felt more about chores, walking, learning, and alignment rather than aggressive work. The financial side is still a bit behind, but I’m slowly getting back to it, InshaAllah.

I’ve been thinking for many days about creating content—especially around calisthenics and possibly starting a YouTube channel for book reviews and summaries. I know this is something I want to do, but I haven’t started yet. I don’t fully understand what’s holding me back—maybe fear, maybe hesitation—but I know the solution is simple: break the barrier once and continue.

InshaAllah, I’ll do it soon. I trust the process.

Alhamdulillah for everything.

🌱 Lesson of the Day

Not every productive day looks like money-making.

Some days rebuild structure, clarity, and momentum.

When the foundation is stable, progress follows naturally.

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