Starting with brushing his teeth before 4 a.m., fitness influencer Ashton Hall says he also swims, meditates, journals, rubs his skin with banana peel, lifts weights, submerges his face in ice water ...

We’ve been force-fed the idea for decades: The secret to success is routine. Wake up at 5 a.m., step into a punishing physical routine, follow a strict schedule and stick to your plan no matter what.