Episode Details

What if the problem isn't that you need a better morning routine… but that you've been trying to follow someone else's?

In Episode 111 of Tales from The Lane, I'm joined by Amy Landino — high-performance coach, bestselling author, creator of AmyTV, and one of the most trusted voices on intentional productivity — for a conversation about morning routines, self-leadership, and what it really means to build a life that fits the season you're in.

Amy shares the story of her path from working in a law firm to building a business online, growing a massive YouTube platform, and helping ambitious women create more focused, intentional lives. We talk about the difference between discipline and self-trust, why most people get morning routines wrong, and how to stop borrowing habits that were never designed for your real life in the first place.

We also explore:

• why a morning routine is really about deciding how you want to live
• how your evening routine shapes everything that happens the next day
• the danger of copying someone else's "success habits" without understanding the why behind them
• how to adapt your routines as your career, business, family, and priorities evolve
• what it means to prepare yourself for success instead of performing productivity
• the mindset shift from proving you're capable to getting the support you need

One of my favorite parts of this conversation is Amy's reminder that routines are not about perfection. They're about creating systems that make success more likely and help you meet your life with more steadiness, clarity, and intention.

If you've been feeling like the life or work rhythm that used to fit no longer does, this episode will give you a smarter, more compassionate way to rethink your days.

And if this conversation leaves you wanting more support as you plan your next season, this is exactly the kind of work I do in my Q2 Strategy Sessions and 1:1 coaching. If you're ready to get clear on what matters most, redesign your time, and move forward with more purpose, come connect with me.

Links & Resources

• Amy Landino: amylandino.com
• Amy's book: Good Morning, Good Life
• Follow Amy on Instagram: @schmittastic
• Get my book: Beyond Potential
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