How early do you wake up?

[Buickestate]

This can be a personal thing , each their own kind of subject. Not everyone are at their peek first thing in the morning. That said there are times when one need to be functioning during normal business hours in their respective time zones. On days when you don't have to conduct business in a traditional sense, then do so when your are at your peek mentally and physically. The saying of the "the early bird gets the worm" is somewhat dated with ecomerce and international trade.

There are times when getting up early well ahead of others can be a benefit. like in when I worked in the hospitality industry, getting up early to be among the first to get to the wholesalers to buy the freshest produce and meats, or like I often will try to be early at automotive flee markets to find the rare missing parts for a project. On the other hand going to such places later in the day can also lead to great deals.

I tend to get up between 6:45 and 7:00am

In the end what is the difference between an early riser getting his work done before his 6 am breakfast vs a night owl getting his done before going to bed at 6 am if they both were at their peeks when they did their work?

 

[brewster]

I'm asleep by 9-9:30, and awake by 5-5:30.

 

[Kingmaker]

8 - 8:30

There's really no reason for me to stay up later than that.

My mind is exhausted, everything is closed, and I've already stopped eating for a few hours.

My schedule was pretty similar when I used to work for employers.

It had to be because I was always too tired to finish my school work after work work.

Good points. I'm going to try this for next 7 days, sleep from 8:30pm to 3:30am. Will report back if I fall asleep standing up somewhere.

 

[Bigguns50]

Ya it gets confusing because time doesn't exist in the world I live in.

Or does it exist at all ? ( Twilight Zone music plays ).

So...up at 5:30-5:45. Bed at 9:30. I almost never wake to my alarm but I set it 'just in case'. Like @Vigilante , I can tell myself to wake at a certain time and I do. Also, when I meditate, I tell myself to stop after so many minutes and I do.

Like @MJ DeMarco I read and practice the Miracle Morning. My routine is not the same as the author's, but it has improved my live overall.

For me... exercise, diet, quality sleep, and meditation keep me on my A Game.

. Ohh and I eat all day too

LOL...yea...I eat every 2 hrs. Hope I'm not the only one eating during the Meetup lectures.

 

[Supa]

I just started working out again (had 2 shoulder surgeries) so that means 4:15AM and straight to the gym. Otherwise, usually 6:30-7:30AM

Also of note, my best productivity days happen on gym days when I'm up before dawn.

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod is a must read if you want to starting getting up in the morning and being productive. I never thought I'd be someone who'd get up in the 4AM hour, but that book helped me make it happen.

Yep, same here

 

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[jazb]

The time itself doesn't make much difference to me. im at my best when i go to bed at the same time, and wake up at the same time. everyday without fail. (7 hours total)

 

[Almantas]

I don't really sleep. I prefer power-naps instead. I hold my keys in a hand and slowly drift into a state of relaxation, once I start drifting into a sleeping phase - I drop my keys...and guess what? Yes, I wake up. This is how I have been sleeping for the past 3 weeks and am alive and intellectually functioning. Oh,yes...I do cheat and my trick is caffeine powder; I usually take 2 teaspoons of it every day - dose not recommended to anyone.

Two most precious assets in my life are Freedom and Time. Thus, I do my best to preserve them to my best ability.

 

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[germandude]

I don't really sleep. I prefer power-naps instead. I hold my keys in a hand and slowly drift into a state of relaxation, once I start drifting into a sleeping phase - I drop my keys...and guess what? Yes, I wake up. This is how I have been sleeping for the past 3 weeks and am alive and intellectually functioning. Oh,yes...I do cheat and my trick is caffeine powder; I usually take 2 teaspoons of it every day - dose not recommended to anyone.

Two most precious assets in my life are Freedom and Time. Thus, I do my best to preserve them to my best ability.

I am sorry, but I could not help laugh for some reason when I read this. I know we are all striving to be high performers here, but you might be overdoing it.
If it works please go on I am not judging, just beware of health issues in the future.

 

[SenGracic]

Never the same.
Insomnia is a b*tch.

 

[germandude]

Then again, maybe I'm just being a bitch.

I am telling this to myself from now on everytime I slack behind.

 

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[safff]

Up at 3.30 for the gym, in at 5 for the dayjob, home at 6, working for me until 9. This candles out of wax :lol:

 

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[OVOvince]

Good points. I'm going to try this for next 7 days, sleep from 8:30pm to 3:30am. Will report back if I fall asleep standing up somewhere.

Good morning folks


Been waking up at 4:45 ever since I saw @Kingmaker's recommendation for this app

This was something that was so hard for me to do before, and that is an understatement

 

[Iwokeup]

It's kind of freaky. The brain has so much untapped potential.

Indeed.

I read this book several years ago and it was a mind-blower. Helped me survive medical school.

 

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[eekern]

05-06 am, goes to bed 23:00

 

[Weaponize]

wake up at 4am and work on my business plans before I work my normal job at 8:00am to 5pm.

This is exactly my schedule.

 

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[Ankerstein17]

I set my alarm for usually 4:45. I am a heavy sleeper so I usually am out of bed by 5:00-5:30.
I enjoy getting up earlier in the morning as it allows me to read the news and find out whats going on in the world. Then after about an hour of reading and 'waking up' I can start working on some more serious things.

 

[Almantas]

I am sorry, but I could not help laugh for some reason when I read this. I know we are all striving to be high performers here, but you might be overdoing it.
If it works please go on I am not judging, just beware of health issues in the future.

I understand your concern and I am not here to prove anything. I share my experiences and it's your choice how you react to them. Have a nice day!

 

[JordanS]

OR After everyone else goes to sleep! ;-)

I get up around Noon to 1pm and go to bed around 3:30am to 5am every night!

I don't really work much anymore.

Exact same hours here, minus the not working much anymore.

 

[sWALK90]

Sleep by 12am ..up by 6am no alarm....but i do take naps during the day ...lol

 

[TonyStark]

I don't really sleep. I prefer power-naps instead. I hold my keys in a hand and slowly drift into a state of relaxation, once I start drifting into a sleeping phase - I drop my keys...and guess what? Yes, I wake up. This is how I have been sleeping for the past 3 weeks and am alive and intellectually functioning. Oh,yes...I do cheat and my trick is caffeine powder; I usually take 2 teaspoons of it every day - dose not recommended to anyone.

Two most precious assets in my life are Freedom and Time. Thus, I do my best to preserve them to my best ability.

Watch out with that stuff, I read some kid OD'd on it. Yes, I didn't think it was possible, but apparently too much of the white stuff can cause cardiac arrest. Which apparently isn't a lot of make it happen.

 

[strobe]

As late as i possibly can. Im a nightowl. Theres no point trying to artificially alter your natural productivity because other people like to be up early. There is no right time for anyone its when you naturally feel productive. I was dating a girl who even after 4 hours sleep would be up at 7am jumping around energetic while i was a zombie .. Come night time im alive and shes the opposite. So each to their own. Whatever works for you

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[Ninjakid]

I haven't slept in two days, so...

 

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[nebuer]

Usually 7am. Gives me the best balance between not having to give up a 6-10pm social life and getting to finish work while there's still daylight.

I think it's best to just optimize it around what you want to do during my day, though..

eg. If I had a day job at 8am I'd probably get up at 2-3am and spend my highest energy hours (after waking) on my own business

To me it doesn't matter much in terms of productivity (living alone might be a factor there).. waking at 1pm or 4am, you still have the same 15-17 hours waking time.

 

[Dunkafelics]

I get up at 4 AM and do a morning routine.

When I work night shifts, I'll get up at about 12 PM and do an afternoon routine.

Generally, I am in bed by 10 PM, you need your sleep.

 

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[SEO Guy]

Waking up at 6-7 AM I have the best productivity. However Im still pushing that number back consistently.

Getting there with no alarm clock makes it easier, because it feels much more natural. And I don't find being yelled at by my alarm clock as a good way to start my day.

Also, I'm not sure if I wake up early the more successful I get or if I get more successful the earlier I wake up!

 

[Kingmaker]

2:00 AM to 2:30 AM - no alarm either.

@tafy can validate.

What time do you go to sleep?

 

[Agungsw]

06.00 with alarm on

 

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[Alan LT]

I wake up around 7-8 am. I'm about push it to. 6-7. Jocko Willink inspires me to push it farther, but I end up crashing and failing when I push it to the extreme.

 

[DWX]

I get up everyday, even on weekends at 5:20 AM and work out. To me it's a discipline whether it's nice out, snowy or rainy. I don't think about anything like "ohhh I'm so tired" or "ugh it's so dark out" because that just makes it worse. I prepare everything I need the night before including clothes I leave right beside my bed and I'm out of my house in about 8 min. After that, I work all day, then sometimes go to the gym again then home to do more work. Ohh and I eat all day too

Wow, absolute beast! (Excuse the pun)

 

[Smoothsailor]

Good points. I'm going to try this for next 7 days, sleep from 8:30pm to 3:30am. Will report back if I fall asleep standing up somewhere.

So did you try this? How was it?