Washing my face is a nice way to wake myself up.

It's something I do, without fail, every morning. Skin care is critical. I often wear makeup on TV and find that it can really mess up my skin if I don't take it off correctly and keep up with my skin care.

I like to mentally prepare for the day ahead.

If I'm feeling less motivated or a little tired, I'll hop in a cold shower to get the blood pumping. I'll also make a list of what I need to get done for the day. In recent years I've become more disciplined in the mornings. Being thoughtful about my plans for the day and what I want to achieve.

I review and add to my “to-do” list on Notion. You need to have clear intentions and goals for the day. How can you hit a target if you don't know what you're aiming at?

I try to make my bed.

I do it most of the time ... if I'm staying in a hotel for work, I don't have to make the bed. When I'm at home, it really depends on how quickly I need to rush out of the house. When there is big news, I don't have time.

I’m not a big breakfast guy, really.

Some days I fast in the morning. It makes me feel more energized. When I do have breakfast, it's normally an omelet and some fruit.

But I need a strong coffee.

Double espresso, no milk or sugar. Black. I drink two or three a day, on average.

Fitness is extremely
important to me.

A healthy body and mind are the keys to success. If I work out with my cameraman, we go in the morning. If I'm by myself, I go at night. I also like to run in the middle of the night. The days in the Middle East are too hot. Recently I got back into rock climbing. It's a great workout.