The last few months? I felt free.
I had a job. Money was coming in. I bought new clothes. Explored cities. Made spontaneous plans without calculating every penny.
For the first time in a long time, I could breathe, and finally, life was stable.
Every night, I would tell myself: “You’ve worked all day. You deserve this rest. You’ve earned it.”
But if I had earned it, why did I feel like shit?
That whisper in my head grew louder:
- You’re not moving forward.
- You’re not growing.
- You’re just… existing.
I wasn’t stuck in “survival mode” anymore. But somehow, I had slipped into something even worse: comfort mode.
And comfort? It’s the slowest way to die.
“Rest” without meaning is just avoidance.
—And maybe, this is what Sartre meant when he said:
“Man is condemned to be free.”
Because once we’re free from external struggles, we can’t hide anymore.
Now, the real responsibility begins:
to choose,
to grow,
to create,
—or stay comfortably dead inside.
My Job Didn’t Steal My Time—I Gave It Away
I used to think I was stuck because I didn’t have time.
That was a lie. The real problem?
I let my job structure my life more than I did.
I didn’t wake up and decide how my day would go.
My boss did. My calendar did. My deadlines did.
- My peak energy? Spent on “busy work.”
- My brain? Cluttered, leaving no space for growth.
- My time wasn’t “mine”; I was just reacting to demands.
And when I finally got a break? I didn’t use it.
I either mindlessly scrolled, zoned out, or convinced myself, “I’ll start tomorrow.”
The worst part? It didn’t feel like failure. It felt like rest.
It felt earned. It felt justified.
I was becoming the kind of person I used to fear.
Lazy. Lethargic. Uninspired.
But I refused to let that happen, and so, I did something drastic.
I tracked every hour of my day for two weeks. I observed:
- When I had free time.
- When my energy peaked.
- Where my time was being wasted.
And what I found changed everything.
A Simple System That Makes Growth Inevitable
I realized that my issue wasn’t lack of time—it was lack of structure.
I didn’t need more hours in the day. I needed a system that worked with my job, not against it.
- Something that turned “dead time” into productive time.
- A routine that outsmarted my lazy brain.
- A structure that made learning automatic, without adding stress.
So, after weeks of trial and error, I built one.
“Energy is like water. If you let it spill everywhere, it goes to waste. But if you channel it—like Bruce Lee said, ‘become a vessel, you put water in that, it takes its shape’—it turns into power.”
The 3-Walk System is the vessel.
And once you use it, you’ll never look at your time—or your energy—the same way again.
The 3-Walk System: How I Transformed My Life Without Adding Extra Effort
🚶♂️ Morning Walk → Mental Clarity & Idea Processing
🚶♂️ Afternoon Walk → Absorbing Knowledge from Experts
🚶♂️ Evening Walk → Reflection & Implementation
Without adding any extra effort or overhauling my entire routine:
- I had mental space to think clearly.
- I was learning every single day, without forcing it.
- I was walking 10,000 steps/day on average. (Walking isn’t just exercise; it primes the brain for problem-solving, prevents mental stagnation, and keeps energy levels high.)
- My job performance increased
- I had the positive momentum behind me.
- I read 7 books since I started, averaging 3 books a month.
- I wrote 1,000+ words a day consistently.
- I finally knew when to rest, without the guilt.
- I activated my brain’s Default Mode Network for deep insights.
- I set my priorities with precision.
ALL OF THAT, while doing my 9 to 5 job.
But wait—I know what you’re thinking.
But 3 Walks a Day? That Sounds Like Too Much Effort.
I hear you.
And I’m about to obliterate that thought in 60 seconds.
Mental movement (thinking, reflecting, and refining speech) is essential for true wisdom, not just passive reception. – Rig Veda 10.71
Why Walking? This Isn’t Just My Opinion—It’s Science.
This is how your brain actually works.
- Walking activates the Default Mode Network (DMN) → The part of your brain responsible for deep insights and creativity.
- Walking clears mental clutter → Making it easier to think, reflect, and solve problems.
- Walking improves memory & cognitive function → Countless studies show movement boosts brain performance without extra effort.
Some of the greatest minds in history knew this:
- Nietzsche: “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.”
- Aristotle: Taught philosophy while walking, known as “Peripatetic teaching”.
- Jobs & Bezos → Used walking meetings to solve billion-dollar problems.
Your brain isn’t built for learning in isolation—it learns best in motion.
The Real Reason You Think Walking Is “Too Much Effort”
It’s not because we’re lazy. It’s because our brain is a lazy f*ck.
Our brain is built for survival, not growth.
- It doesn’t care about your goals.
- It doesn’t care about your ambitions.
- It doesn’t give a single shit about your “I want to improve” mindset.
It has one job: Keep you alive with the least amount of effort.
So the moment you think of starting something new, your brain floods you with excuses like a master manipulator:
❌ “This is too much commitment.
❌ “I don’t have time for three walks.”
❌ “Today, it’s already late. Let’s start tomorrow with TOTAL ENERGY.”
❌ “Ah! I’ve missed the morning time. Guess, I’ll start tomorrow
These aren’t logical thoughts. They’re defense mechanisms.
And that’s why when you hear “3 walks a day”, your brain immediately labels it as “too much effort.”
“Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.” — The Bhagavad Gita
If you believe your time is not yours, it won’t be.
If you believe you’re too tired, you will be.
Here’s What Will Happen If You Try Just One Walk:
- After 1 walk → Your thinking clears up.
- After 1 week → Your ideas will flow effortlessly.
- After 1 month → You’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
“Advice only works if taken.”
The 3 Walks System (in Action)
3 Walks. 3 Functions. 1 Unstoppable Momentum.
If you’re stuck in the same loop—feeling lazy, uninspired, and constantly telling yourself “I never have time” to learn—here’s your way out.
Step by step. No overhauls. (Your timing may vary, but my walks generally last for minimum 30 minutes.)
The 1st Walk: Morning (6:30 AM – 7:00 AM)
The Morning Walk is the foundation of the 3-Walk System.
The Purpose? Priming, refreshing, and preparing the mind before the world hijacks it.
Think of it like this:
- Prime → Laser-focused on your most important task of the day. (Zoomed-IN thinking)
- Prepare → Get a bird’s-eye view of your entire day. (Zoomed-OUT thinking)
This walk clears mental clutter, sharpens focus, and builds momentum before distractions take over.
Step 1: Filter Out The “Sewage Water”
The first thing I do? I start talking.
🚶♂️ 5-minute mindful walk → Take out my phone → Hit record → Rambling mode: ON.
This is the audio version of Morning Pages—brain-dumping everything that’s floating around in my head.
💭 Why? Because your mind is like a tap.
- When you first turn it on, sewage water flows out—all the clutter, negativity, and leftover thoughts from yesterday.
- But if you let it run for a while, clean water starts flowing—fresh thoughts, clarity, and focus.
A technique that I borrowed from Ed Sheeran. So, I let it all out—no filter.
It doesn’t matter what you say, just let your thoughts spill. Even if the only thing that comes to mind is: “What should I say? I can’t think of anything…”
Keep going because that’s the whole purpose of Morning Pages. The clean water will follow.
Step 2: Just Feel the World Around You
Once my mind is clear, I put my phone away and just exist.
I listen to one or two songs, then disconnect my earphones and tune into reality:
🌅 Look up → Watch the sky, the light hitting the buildings, the movement of the world.
🐦 Listen → The birds, the hum of the streets, the rustling of the trees.
💨 Feel → The air, the warmth of the sun, the rhythm of my breath.
This is Active Meditation—fully engaging with the present moment.
Why does this matter?
- It resets your nervous system.
- It lowers stress and anxiety.
- It sparks creativity and problem-solving.
Fun fact: This is also called Mindful Walking—a practice used by Jain and Buddhist monks for centuries.
After the 1st Walk: Turning Thoughts into Insights
I return home with a clear mind, structured thoughts and positive momentum.
But thoughts alone don’t matter—what you do with them does.
So, here’s what I do:
1️⃣ Transcribe my audio ramblings using AI (to remove filler words and make them readable).
2️⃣ Save them into Obsidian’s Daily Notes—my go-to knowledge management app.
This process helps me to save those valuable thoughts and experiences that I can later use. Random thoughts → structured insights.
And as a full-time employee? This system ensures my mind is sharp before I even sit down to work.
But this is just the first piece of the puzzle.
The next 2 walks turn these insights into action.
The 2nd Walk: Afternoon (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM)
The Purpose? The Afternoon Walk is about feeding your mind.
By this time, thanks to the Morning Walk, I’ve already:
- Cleared mental clutter.
- No stress.
- Positive momentum carrying me forward.
- And completed a chunk of my job work with deep focus
Now, before lunch, I take 30 minutes to walk and learn.
Why before lunch?
Because digestion triggers the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and digest” mode).
What happens?
- Blood flow shifts to your gut → Less oxygen for your brain.
- Your energy crashes → You feel sluggish and unfocused.
Walking before eating keeps my brain sharp, energy high, and my learning mode ON.
Step 1: Learning From the Masters
“An hour with a master saves you ten hours of trial and error.”
During this walk, I consume knowledge:
🎧 Podcasts from experts in my field.
📺 YouTube videos that break down complex skills.
📖 Audiobooks that refine my thinking.
Step 2: Don’t Just Consume, ENGAGE
Here’s the key: Don’t just consume, engage.
When I am doing “intentional consumption”, I tag in real-life problems I’m facing (thanks to the morning pages and evening reflection):
✅ What am I struggling with?
✅ What am I trying to fix?
✅ What concepts do I need to reinforce?
For example, as I’m learning handstands. (I document my thoughts)
🧐 I noticed my legs weren’t straight.
😨 I was afraid of falling.
🛑 My form felt off.
Now, as I watch a handstand tutorial, my brain is searching for the answer.
I’m not passively absorbing information—I’m applying it in real-time.
This does two things:
1️⃣ I learn faster → Because my brain connects new information to real-world problems.
2️⃣ I retain more → Because the knowledge applies directly to my experience.
“You don’t get what you don’t ask for.” ~ Beta by Your Neighbors
Learning isn’t just about fixing mistakes, it’s about validating what’s already working.
For example, when I saw handstand experts doing the frog pose to build balance, I realized… I was already doing it perfectly.
That confirmation gave me a huge motivation boost.
After the Afternoon Walk: Learning Meets Action
After the walk, I eat my lunch (sometimes still consuming knowledge, but without taking notes).
Then? Back to work.
The Evening Walk is where I take everything I’ve learned… and apply it.
The 3rd Walk: Evening (Post-Work Reflection & Execution)
The Evening Walk is the final piece of the 3-Walk System, where learning turns into action.
Morning = Clearing the mind.
Afternoon = Absorbing knowledge.
Evening = Refining & applying what matters.
The Purpose: This is where I connect the dots, extract key lessons, and prepare for tomorrow’s growth.
Step 1: From Learning to Doing
“Knowledge without execution is wasted potential.”
Most people stop at learning, but real progress happens when you apply what you learned.
So, after work,
🧘 I stretch.
🛠 I practice my skill (45-60 minutes).
📖 I journal my progress.
This could be:
🏋️ Training handstands.
🎨 Practicing drawing.
📝 Writing.
📢 Learning a new language.
The key here? Action.
Step 2: The Reflection Walk
After practice, I head out for a walk before or after dinner, whenever I feel like it.
But this isn’t just a casual stroll.
I record my experience, just like Morning Pages, but this time targeted:
- What worked today?
- What didn’t?
- What do I need to focus on tomorrow?
In the morning, we dumped thoughts.
At night, we extract solutions.
Negative thoughts? Flipped into insights.
Problems? Turned into action items.
Self-doubts? Transformed into priorities.
Step 3: The ONE Thing That Moves the Needle
Buried inside those morning pages and reflections is the GOLDMINE—your ONE THING.
- The one thing that, if fixed, would create the most impact.
- The one thing blocking your progress.
- The one thing that will shortcut your learning curve.
Without even realizing it, you’ve just applied the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule):
80% of your progress comes from 20% of your efforts.
So, before I go to sleep, I do this:
✅ I list 3 things to fix tomorrow.
✅ If I have more than 3, I prioritize.
✅ If I have less than 3, I look at my notes from the Afternoon Walk to fill the gap.
🔄 Each day, this cycle refines my process, compounding my growth.
That’s It. The Walk Can Be Whatever You Want It to Be.
After this?
🎧 I meet with friends.
🎶 I listen to music.
🍃 I just exist.
No rules. No pressure. Just letting the day settle.
And that’s the 3-Walk System.
- This isn’t just about walking.
- This is about structuring your learning.
- This is about sharpening your mind.
- This is about creating unstoppable momentum.
One step at a time.
“PLEASE”, Give it a TRY.
I’ve tried countless routines and structures, but none of them worked. Do you wanna know why?
Because they were either:
❌ Too complex—demanding an unrealistic overhaul of my life.
❌ Too simple—leaving out what actually makes life fulfilling.
❌ Too rigid—focusing only on “work” while ignoring everything else.
Without PLAY, life is boring.
My question is:
WHY ARE YOU WORKING YOUR ASS OFF ALL DAY IF YOU CAN’T EVEN ENJOY THE LIFE YOU’RE BUILDING?
The 3-Walk System isn’t a restriction.
It’s a LEGO base—you can build on top of it, adapt it, mold it to fit YOU.
It doesn’t demand your total energy.
It only asks for a little discipline and the fire to improve.
Agni (fire) represents the first law of thermodynamics—energy can neither be created nor destroyed, only transformed. — Rigveda 1.1.1 – The First Hymn to Agni (Fire)
The Challenge: Try It Once
No matter what your past experiences with routines have been—
Give this one a shot. Just once.
✅ Pick One Walk. Choose any—morning, afternoon, or evening. Start today.
1️⃣ Morning Walk (10-30 min) → Audio journal your thoughts.
2️⃣ Afternoon Walk (15-30 min) → Learn from an expert (podcast, audiobook, video).
3️⃣ Evening Walk (10-30 min) → Reflect & extract tomorrow’s priorities.
✅ Make it automatic. (Same time. Same route. No thinking required.)
This System Works—Even If:
🚫 You don’t feel motivated.
🚫 You think you don’t have time.
🚫 You’ve failed at routines before.
You don’t have to wait for motivation.
You don’t need to force discipline.
You just need to step outside and let your brain do the rest.
Once you do this, learning stops being a task and starts becoming a rhythm.
Your growth compounds. Your creativity skyrockets. Your energy becomes unstoppable.
This is my base and has changed my life; let it change yours. All from three simple walks.
~ Dewansh Jain
P.S.: It’s crazy how just a simple structure and a little discipline can flip your entire life.
