CEOs and executives from major companies all claim that waking up at 5:00 a.m gives them the drive to get things done. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly wakes up before 4:00 a.m., and Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey also opt to wake-up early. But, where does the concept of the 5:00AM Club come from?
The Book
Author Robin Sharma wrote the book The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life in 2018. The concept for the book is not new though, he created the idea 20 years ago. Essentially, his belief is that those who wake-up at 5:00 a.m. or earlier and spend time working on themselves are more successful. This success comes from three components of a daily morning routine: self-renewal, exercise, and personal growth.
In order to reach your potential, you must commit to the approach of rising before dawn and getting in at least 20 minutes of exercise. From there, you can meditate, journal, or simply do an activity that gives you personal fulfillment outside of the workplace.
The book has many helpful tips for how to get started, and transform your life into a more productive one. All it takes is the willingness to change your routine. Like anything, it is difficult at first but the results will pay off in the long run.
The first step is self-actualization that you need to change. From there you must assess whether or not you use your time productively, and if you don’t why not. Then, you will be ready to begin your journey and become the high achiever you want to be.
