By John Boitnott Tim Ferriss makes his bed, meditates, does push-ups, writes in his journal, and drinks water. Gary Vaynerchuk’s morning ritual takes three hours to complete. The way you start your morning often dictates how the rest of your day goes. Smart entrepreneurs know they need to take advantage of this important period of time to maximize their energy levels, maintain focus, increase their productivity and prime themselves for a busy day. Consider adopting any or all of the following nine morning ritual strategies for a more productive day. Related: The Real Secret to Entrepreneurial Success (That’s Not What You Think) 1. Commit to Good Sleep Habits If you still struggle with poor sleep, address the problem now. A lack of sleep increases stress and dampens the amygdala’s ability to regulate powerful emotions such as anxiety, anger, and fear. It’s also implicated in the development of serious chronic health …