"You need to give up a lot in life," — Madata Karimov's secrets to productivity

Habits

My main habits are self-restrictions. I eat once a day — between 9 and 10 PM. I drink once a day, and I have also given up water. 

I have recently resumed training. I consistently try to go to the gym three times a week, but sometimes I manage to go more often. I sleep about three to four hours a day and add another two to three hours during the afternoon if possible. 

Nutrition

I have been practicing long-term fasting for three years. Dry fasting started three weeks ago. This has a significant impact on brain function. I enjoy feeling thirsty or experiencing hunger.

Since I eat once a day, my diet mainly consists of meat products, grains, vegetables, and fruits. 

Work Schedule 

Everything in my life is chaotic. I am always unfocused, but this is my greatest strength. I cannot focus on just one thing for a long time. However, I can handle several tasks a day when I am in such a state of extreme unfocus. In the past, I was very embarrassed to admit that I was unfocused, but now, on the contrary, I am proud of it. At the same time, I always clearly and correctly complete the main tasks of a founder. 

In my case, unfocus opens up horizons because I manage to look not only inward but also beyond. 

I spend 90% of my time outside the office. 

How These Habits Affect Life 

I have three life principles: 

First, everything that doesn’t happen is for the best.

Second, regarding my lifestyle — in life, you need to give up a lot and try a little.

Third, thoughts are material.

Overall, my entire life revolves around the first principle. My lifestyle is about the second, and unfocus is about the third principle. I regret nothing from my past and wouldn’t change anything.