The “Rule of Kamran” is a set of laws designed by myself for myself, with the goal of addressing the sorts of broken or inconsistent habits that I have. Its aim is to help me live a more reflective and conscious life. These rules will come in parts, as I reflect on each set and write them out.
I am happiest and most fulfilled when, in the order of most to least important, my life is devoted to the pursuit of knowledge (both reading and writing), when I have regular contact and stimulating conversations with a variety of friends, and when my physical health and budget are well balanced.
I. Sleep and Coffee
Sleep and coffee are not the goal of any day, to be sure. But most “good days” start with the foundation of a good sleep and a quick start-up in the morning. Though there is no clean beginning of any day, since the actions of previous days and weeks always contribute to the excellence of any particular day, the 24 hour cycle seems to be the most basic “unit” of habit. The cycle of sleep and coffee begins about 24 hours before the day’s actual wake-up time of 5:00am to 5:30am.
1. Each morning, after the coffee has been brewed, empty the filter, wash it out, and set it out to dry. This is to ensure that the filter is ready for use in the evening.
2. Every evening before bed, setup the coffee machine to brew automatically at 5:00am.
3. Drink little: no more than 1 drink on most nights, 2 if they are spread out. Exceptions are made for social events.
4. Be in bed no later than 10pm. Set alarm for 5am.
5. When I wake, poor coffee immediately, eat breakfast in bed, and read either (a) the newspaper, (b) my Latin language book, or (c) something in philosophy, or (d) devoted to some writing.
6. This transitions to the next phase of the day, the morning workout, which begins at 6:45am.
A good rest, a minimal amount of time between wake-up and coffee, and some early mental stimulation are the most satisfying ways to begin the day.
Natural Causes 
Modification 1: The early morning mental stimulation should be prioritized. First priority is studying Latin. If I cannot bring myself to do that, then try reading some philosophy. If I find that I am not mentally capable of that, then read the newspaper or a news magazine. If I am not capable of that, write, or read a novel. If I am not capable of that, stare out the window and reflect.
Modification 2: The early morning stimulation is reserved for what I am interested in, in order to keep myself genuinely curious and excited about learning. If I WANT to read materials for class, then read materials for class. But if I feel inclined to do something else, save class preparation for later.