Bestselling author James Patterson's first book published 47 years ago — and his hustle hasn't stopped since then.With more than 400 million copies of his books sold to date, Patterson routinely tops highest-paid author lists — and at age 75, he's currently working on 31 new projects simultaneously, he recently told GQ.His secret: A consistent seven-day work routine starting around 5 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. After working for the first hour, Patterson takes an hourlong break to hit balls at a local golf course before returning to his desk to work — mostly continuously — from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m."I do what I do seven days a week," Patterson said, adding: "I'll take a couple breaks if I need them, which I usually do. Obviously, what that [day] results in is more books than my publisher wants."Those breaks are crucial. Research shows spending more time resting during the workday can stimulate creativity, while improving concentration and efficiency.Often, Patterson spends his breaks chatting...
