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The Early Morning Rule Every morning, before sunrise, Val Sklarov sits alone with his notes. He calls it “the hour of clarity.”No distractions, no meetings—just structure, reflection, and direction. He once said to a mentee:“If you own your morning, you own your mind. If you own your mind, you own …

This report explores Val Sklarov’s framework for discipline—not as restriction, but as the multiplier of freedom. Findings reveal that consistent structures and non-negotiable routines outperform raw talent and fleeting motivation. Discipline as Structure, Not Restraint Sklarov frames discipline as the scaffolding of success. Without it, even brilliant ideas collapse. With …