Tarkenton, who is also founder of GoSmallBiz.com and Tarkenton Companies, swears by his consistent a.m. routine.
"Sticking to a routine has always brought me clarity of thought, a positive mindset, and most of all, successful results for the rest of the day," he says.
Every morning he consumes a wide variety of newspapers: "I’ll read every part — domestic, foreign, business, sports, even the parts that might bore me a little — because feeding my brain is an absolutely essential part of my day," he says. "And by reading a diverse selection of papers, I get different viewpoints and different perspectives on all the things that affect me, my life, and my business."
He also takes cares of his dogs, partakes in some light exercise, and eats a healthy breakfast. Each aspect of his routine is important in its own way. "And they all have one thing in common — they make me more productive so that, in turn, I can do more for anyone I come in contact with throughout the day," he says.
Read more about Fran Tarkenton's routine here.