Summary
- I wake up early, usually between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., and many successful CEOs do the same to get a head start on the day.
- Waking up before sunrise means fewer distractions, like meetings or phone calls, letting me focus on important tasks.
- I find the early hours great for knocking out significant work, like spending at least 30 minutes on marketing campaigns, which are vital for increasing our revenue.
- Shifting your schedule from waking up at 8:00 a.m. to much earlier can be tough, but starting by waking up just one hour earlier can help you achieve more.
- Gradually, you can adjust to waking up even earlier over time, making it easier to handle the change in routine.
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How To Take Action
I suggest you start by waking up just an hour earlier than usual. This small change can give you quiet time to focus on important tasks without distractions. Maybe you normally wake up at 8:00 a.m.—try setting your alarm for 7:00 a.m. and gradually adjust to see what works best for you.
Use this extra time to tackle tasks that help your business grow. For example, spend at least 30 minutes each morning on an activity like marketing. This can significantly impact your revenue. Set a timer and focus without checking your phone or responding to emails during this period.
If you're looking to improve personal growth, these early hours are perfect for reading, planning your day, or reflecting. Write down your goals and visualize your day to boost productivity and motivation.
Over time, consider waking up even earlier to expand your high-focus time. Adjust slowly, so it doesn't feel overwhelming. Perhaps move your alarm to an earlier time by 15-minute increments each week until you reach your ideal schedule. Remember, consistency is key.
With these small, low-cost tweaks to your routine, made gradually, you can significantly improve your productivity and personal growth while minimizing stress.
Full Transcript
the latest I wake up is 4:00 a.m the earliest 3:00 a.m and I'm not alone literally CEOs like Tim Cook and Howard Schwarz start their days before the sunrise to get ahead when you wake up early in the morning you're not distracted by tons of meetings or phone calls so when I wake up early in the morning I'm able to knock out a lot of my important tasks before my children wake up for example every morning I spend at least 30 minutes working on our marketing campaigns these are high leverage points in my business that can make us more money it's hard for people to shift their schedule from waking up at 8:00 a.m to starting to wake up at 3 or 4:00 a.m but if you just start by waking up an hour earlier you'll get a lot more done and then over time you can work your way up to waking up at 3:00 a.m
