Leaks and whispers are a daily routine of news-gathering in Washington.

The burnt odor in Washington is from the disintegrating authority of the governing classes.

Rituals and routines are vital to habit creation and long term success. The way you start and end your day matters. If your mornings are manic and your evenings are just ‘meh’ endings, it’s time to get control over these important moments. A well established morning and evening routine will give you the margin you need in your day to make your goals a reality.

What you do day by day, hour by hour and minute by minute is what matters most. You’ve got time and energy for whatever is most important to you. And think about it, you’ll always be grateful tomorrow for all those important good things you do today. You’ll never regret a workout, a healthy meal, a long walk or a good night sleep. Here are 3 keys to forming those good habits you know you need.

I don't have a daily routine at all.

The threat to globalization is not the wasted American dollars but Washington's readiness to mix US commercial interests with its self-appointed role as global protector.