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Why I’m An Outspoken Non-Member Of The 5 AM Club

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Wilko van de Kamp
Aug 07, 2020
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Early awakening. Woman practicing yoga in the morning

Through the enchanting story of an entrepreneur, an artist, and their eccentric billionaire mentor, The 5 AM Club (2018) shows how embracing a revolutionary morning routine can deliver epic results. It explains how you can use the first hour of your day to drive personal growth and get the most out of life.

Work On What Matters Most

Successful business people capitalize on their talents, avoid distraction, achieve every day and master themselves. They work on what matters most, to be impactful to the communities they operate in. This book shows how getting your day started on the right foot, can help you achieve that.

While I, in principle, agree with a lot of the observations the author makes, getting up at 5am is an arbitrary number. You could implement the same principles by getting up at 6am, 7am, or even 10am. If you’re familiar with the work of Tim Ferriss (4 hour workweek), you’ll know he often stays up late – enjoying a glass of red wine or two at the hour of 2am, until he falls …

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