Protocol Schedule Builder & Friction Engine

Design your baseline routine. Stack micro-habits, analyze willpower friction, and configure daily overrides.

Select Active Day
Day Switcher
EVERYDAY BASELINEDefault daily foundation (5 actions, 20 min)
Inherits to days without custom rules: WE, TH, FR, SA, SU
Friction: 7 pts
Day Sequence • EVERYDAY BASELINE
5 items20 MIN
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1
Consistent Wakeup Time
1mSleep
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2
Morning Hydration + Salt
2mNutrition
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3
Morning Sunlight
10mLight
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4
Make Your Bed Immediately
2mDeep Work
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5
5-Minute Journaling
5mMindset
Friction Meter (Effort):
OPTIMAL 7 pts
Actions Library (130/130)130 atoms
Morning Sunlight
10mLightHuberman
Sunset Sunlight
10mLightHuberman
Optic Flow Walk
15mLightHuberman
Delay Caffeine 90-120min
1mNutritionHuberman
Morning Hydration + Salt
2mNutritionHuberman
Cyclic Hyperventilation
5mBreathHuberman
Physiological Sigh
1mBreathHuberman
NSDR / Yoga Nidra
15mMindsetHuberman
Deliberate Cold Exposure
2mCold / HeatHuberman
Sauna Protocol 20min
15mCold / HeatAttia
Screen at Eye Level + 40Hz
90mDeep WorkHuberman
Power Nap max 20min
15mSleepHuberman
Dim Lights After Sunset
120mLightHuberman
Cool Bedroom 18°C + Blackout
5mSleepHuberman
Consistent Wakeup Time
1mSleepHuberman
Morning Biomarker Tracking
5mSleepBryan Johnson
10,000 Lux Light Box
6mLightBryan Johnson
Red Light / Laser Therapy
6mMindsetBryan Johnson
Blueprint Morning Breathwork
6mBreathBryan Johnson
Creatine 5-7.5g + Electrolytes
2mNutritionBryan Johnson
High Protein Nut & Berry Bowl
15mNutritionBryan Johnson
Omega-3 EPA/DHA + D3/K2
1mNutritionBryan Johnson
Johnson 60min Movement Matrix
45mMovementBryan Johnson
Skin & Scalp Protocol
5mMindsetBryan Johnson
Sauna 93°C with Head Cooling
20mCold / HeatBryan Johnson
Oral Hygiene: Waterpik + Floss
5mMindsetBryan Johnson
Tongue Scraping
1mMindsetBryan Johnson
Veggie & Legume Bowl
20mNutritionBryan Johnson
8.5h In-Bed Window 20:30
510mSleepBryan Johnson
Zone 2 Cardio 45min
45mMovementAttia
VO2 Max 4x4min Intervals
25mMovementAttia
Heavy Compound Strength
45mMovementAttia
Stability & Foot Work
15mMovementAttia
Rucking with Backpack
30mMovementAttia
40g Protein Bolus
15mNutritionAttia
Stop Eating 3h Pre-Bed
1mNutritionAttia
Sleep Stack: Glycine + Mag
2mNutritionAttia
Sauna + Cold Contrast Ritual
45mCold / HeatAttia
Lactate / CGM Assessment
5mMindsetAttia
Emotional Health Journaling
15mMindsetAttia
Wim Hof Breathing 3-4 Rounds
15mBreathWim Hof
Cold Shower Finish 2min
2mCold / HeatWim Hof
Dynamic Morning Stretch
10mMovementWim Hof
Push-ups on Breath Retention
3mMovementWim Hof
Mindset Commitment & Intention
2mMindsetWim Hof
Make Your Bed Immediately
2mDeep WorkTim Ferriss
Transcendental / Vipassana Med
22mMindsetTim Ferriss
Dead Hang / Spine Decompress
2mMovementTim Ferriss
5-Minute Journaling
5mMindsetTim Ferriss
Morning Pages (3 Pages Dump)
15mMindsetTim Ferriss
Titanium Tea Ritual
5mNutritionTim Ferriss
Slow-Carb Breakfast: Eggs & Beans
15mNutritionTim Ferriss
Wake Up 4:00 AM No Snooze
1mDeep WorkDavid Goggins
Accountability Mirror Ritual
5mMindsetDavid Goggins
Morning Long Run 10-15km
60mMovementDavid Goggins
Deep Mobility & Stretch 60min
45mMovementDavid Goggins
The Cookie Jar Reflection
3mMindsetDavid Goggins
40% Rule Threshold Push
5mMindsetDavid Goggins
Evening After Action Report
5mDeep WorkDavid Goggins
Eat The Frog / Hardest First
30mMindsetDavid Goggins
60min 'Do Nothing' Meditation
60mMindsetNaval
Natural Awakening by Sunlight
1mSleepNaval
The Happy Body Slow Movement
20mMovementNaval
Look Up, Smile & Sunbathe
2mMindsetNaval
Caffeine Zero / Decaf Swap
1mNutritionNaval
Sugar, Alcohol & Social Detox
1440mNutritionNaval
The 5 Chimps Circle Audit
10mMindsetNaval
Desire Check: Hell Yes or No
2mMindsetNaval
Declare Happiness Consistency
1mMindsetNaval
Deep Book Reading 60min
45mDeep WorkNaval
Morning Intentional Induction
10mMindsetDispenza
Body Scan & Space Awareness
15mMindsetDispenza
Breath to Pineal Gland
10mBreathDispenza
Heart Coherence Gratitude 5m
5mMindsetDispenza
Mental Rehearsal of Future Self
15mMindsetDispenza
Evening Future Self Calibrator
10mMindsetDispenza
Walking Meditation (New Self)
30mMindsetDispenza
Zone 2 Talk Test Check
1mMovementAttia
Dead Hang 2min Cumulative
2mMovementAttia
Creatine Monohydrate 5g
1mNutritionAttia
High EPA Omega-3 2g
1mNutritionAttia
Vitamin D3 + K2 Balance
1mNutritionHuberman
Magnesium Complex Evening
1mNutritionHuberman
Ashwagandha KSM-66 Evening
1mNutritionHuberman
L-Theanine 200mg Calm Focus
1mNutritionHuberman
Ultradian Cycle 90/20 Deep Work
90mDeep WorkHuberman
Phone in Another Room
90mDeep WorkFerriss
Batch Email 2x Daily (11 & 16)
20mDeep WorkFerriss
No-Meetings Focus Day
480mDeep WorkNaval
Walk and Talk Meeting
30mMovementFerriss
Barefoot Grounding 10min
10mMindsetWim Hof
Foam Rolling / Lacrosse Ball
10mMovementAttia
Contrast Shower 3 Cycles
6mCold / HeatHuberman
Floss & Gum Stimulation
3mMindsetBryan Johnson
Mouth Taping for Sleep
1mSleepHuberman
Caffeine Cutoff at 14:00
1mNutritionHuberman
Alcohol Abstinence / Minimal
1mNutritionHuberman
Blue Light Blockers Post 19:00
1mLightHuberman
Phone-Free 60m Wake & Bed
60mDeep WorkFerriss
Evening 3 Gratitudes Written
3mMindsetFerriss
Morning Mental Walkthrough
5mMindsetDispenza
Sprint Intervals 6x20s
15mMovementAttia
Farmer's Walk Heavy Carry
10mMovementAttia
Single Leg Balance Drill
5mMovementAttia
Post-Workout Protein Shake
5mNutritionAttia
Track 35g+ Fiber Daily
2mNutritionBryan Johnson
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 15-30ml
1mNutritionBryan Johnson
Raw Nuts & Dark Berries Snack
5mNutritionBryan Johnson
Herbal Tea Afternoon Ritual
10mNutritionFerriss
Breath Hold Walk (CO2 Drill)
5mBreathWim Hof
Box Breathing 4-4-4-4
5mBreathHuberman
Cold Face Plunge (Mammalian Reflex)
1mCold / HeatHuberman
Legs-Up-The-Wall 10min
10mMovementAttia
10,000 Steps Daily NEAT
60mMovementAttia
1 Deep Meaningful Conversation
20mMindsetNaval
Learn 1 Concept (Feynman Tech)
15mDeep WorkFerriss
No News / Zero Outrage Media
1440mMindsetNaval
Sweat Daily 20min Minimum
20mMovementGoggins
Mindful Eating (No Screen)
15mNutritionHuberman
Post-Dinner Walk 15min
15mMovementHuberman
Evening Brain Dump Journaling
10mMindsetFerriss
Plan Tomorrow 3 MITs
5mDeep WorkFerriss
Say 'No' Audit 1 Item
2mDeep WorkNaval
1 Fear-Facing Outreach
15mDeep WorkFerriss
Hip Flexor Stretch 5min
5mMovementAttia
Loving-Kindness (Metta) 10m
10mMindsetNaval
Overnight Fasting 12-14h
720mNutritionAttia
Track Daily Water 2.5-3L
1mNutritionHuberman
Weekly Supplements Review
10mNutritionBryan Johnson
Nature Immersion 30min
30mMindsetHuberman
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SCIENCE-BACKED PROTOCOL STACKING

Daily Blueprints of World-Class Optimizers

Interactive full-day routines engineered by leading neurobiologists, longevity physicians, and high-performance pioneers.

Neuroscience & Circadian Biology
D

Dr. Andrew Huberman

Neurobiologist & Stanford Professor

Ph.D. in Neurobiology, Tenured Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine

"Zero-cost, science-supported biological tools to optimize mental and physical health, circadian rhythm, and neuroplasticity."

Longevity & Biomarker Reversal
B

Bryan Johnson

Founder of Project Blueprint & Kernel

Tech Entrepreneur, Longevity Pioneer, Quantified-Self Record Holder (DunedinPACE)

"Don't die. Measurable autonomous health through biological data, zero algorithmic self-harm, and full biomarker calibration."

Centenarian Decathlon & Healthspan
D

Dr. Peter Attia

Physician & Author of 'Outlive'

M.D. Stanford Medicine, General Surgery Resident at Johns Hopkins, Longevity Medicine Specialist

"Medicine 3.0: prevention, proactive cardiovascular management, Zone 2 mitochondrial capacity, and emotional health."

Breathwork & Cold Shock Proteins
W

Wim Hof

Extreme Athlete & Cold Pioneer

Holder of 26 World Records, Subject of landmark Radboud University autonomic nervous system study

"Breathe. Cold is a warm friend that resets your vascular tone and teaches voluntary control over stress."

Productivity & Minimum Effective Dose
T

Tim Ferriss

Author, Investor & Human Guinea Pig

5x NYT Bestselling Author, Early Stage Tech Investor (Uber, Twitter), Pioneer of the Slow-Carb Diet

"If you win the morning, you win the day. Find the 20% of habits that produce 80% of mental clarity."

Mental Toughness & Friction Tolerance
D

David Goggins

Retired Navy SEAL & Ultra-Endurance Athlete

Only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller

"Callus your mind. When your brain tells you that you are completely spent, you are only at 40% of your real capacity."

Mental Peace & Sovereign Habits
N

Naval Ravikant

Philosopher & AngelList Co-Founder

Silicon Valley Entrepreneur, Angel Investor in 200+ companies including Twitter, Uber, Notion

"Peace is happiness at rest; happiness is peace in motion. Happiness is not something you inherit; it is a skill you cultivate."

Heart-Brain Coherence & Neuroplasticity
D

Dr. Joe Dispenza

Neuroscience Educator & Chiropractor

D.C. Life University, Postgraduate training in Neuroscience and Brain Coherence, International Lecturer

"Your thoughts create your personal reality. If you want to change your life, you have to become someone else before the change happens."

The 4 Biological Pillars of Daily Calibration

Why sequencing habits based on circadian neurobiology delivers 10x the cognitive stamina of generic productivity hacks.

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Circadian Biology & Retinal Photons

ipRGCs & SCN Nucleus

Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) signal the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) to trigger an early cortisol peak and initiate a precise 16-hour melatonin countdown.

Neurochemical Dopamine & Adenosine Timing

Adenosine Receptor Clearance

Delaying caffeine by 90-120 minutes allows natural adenosine clearance, preventing the afternoon energy crash while protecting dopamine receptor sensitivity.

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Cellular Stress (HSP70 & RBM3 Shock Proteins)

HSP70 & RBM3 Cellular Defense

Deliberate cold stimulates cold-shock protein RBM3 for synaptic neuroprotection, while Finnish dry sauna elevates heat-shock protein HSP70 to eliminate misfolded protein aggregates.

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Ultradian 90/20 Work & Executive Recharge

90/20 Ultradian Oscillations

Human cognitive stamina naturally peaks in 90-minute ultradian cycles. Protocols stacks focused sprints with optical flow walks and NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest).

Interactive Methodology Engine

Habit Stacking & Friction Simulator

See how combining complementary micro-habits reduces perceived cognitive load while compounding biological returns.

STACKING OUTPUT CALCULATION

Time Saved via Stacking
+20 min
executed in single morning block
Willpower Friction
3 / 10
minimal executive cognitive load
💡 Stacking Principle: Stacking 3 morning actions saves 20 min and reduces willpower friction by 40%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Evidence-backed answers to common questions regarding biohacking protocols, habit friction, and our local-first philosophy.

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NATIVE IOS APP & LOCAL-FIRST ARCHITECTURE

The Biohacking OS in Your Pocket

Built in pure SwiftUI with SwiftData. Zero latency, 100% offline-ready, no cloud tracking, interactive lock-screen widgets, and scientific habit friction scoring.

100% Local-First & Private

Your biological routines and data never touch external servers.

Zero Latency Performance

Sub-millisecond habit toggles and timeline scheduling with SwiftData.

Friction Load Engine

Intelligently balances high-willpower tasks with zero-effort micro-habits.

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