11-24-2019, 02:31 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-24-2019, 09:32 PM by TruthSeeker.)
A few years back, I bought into the idea of waking up around 5 a.m. I did it for a few months non-stop.
A huge part of the book Potential: How Big Can You Get Naturally, as well as the posts from that time frame, were written during the early hours of the day.
What were the benefits?
1. Incredible focus
I would wake up and there will be zero noise. No TVs. No people talking.
Technically, you can benefit from identical silence if you stay late at night, but it's not the same since your brain is fresher in the morning than it is in the evening.
2. Productivity
Very often I would do more work between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. than some people do in an entire day.
3. Preparedness
Getting up early allowed me to be ahead of events. I was never catching up since I was the first one up.
What were the downsides?
Hard to fall asleep
If you live with other people who follow a normal schedule, it's really difficult to fall asleep since you have to go to bed around 9 or 10 pm. Many humanoids are the most active during those hours.
Very often I would lie in bed until midnight listening to people having sex, watching TV or playing video games next to my head.
Fatigue
The second part of the day was tiresome. Around 5 pm, I would feel exhausted and dream of a pillow.
Conclusion
There are benefits, but the effect is over-hyped. I've been just as productive following a normal schedule.
In the end, it doesn't matter when you work if you complete all tasks.
Tip: If you can take a nap in the afternoon, this may be the most productive way to operate.
A huge part of the book Potential: How Big Can You Get Naturally, as well as the posts from that time frame, were written during the early hours of the day.
What were the benefits?
1. Incredible focus
I would wake up and there will be zero noise. No TVs. No people talking.
Technically, you can benefit from identical silence if you stay late at night, but it's not the same since your brain is fresher in the morning than it is in the evening.
2. Productivity
Very often I would do more work between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. than some people do in an entire day.
3. Preparedness
Getting up early allowed me to be ahead of events. I was never catching up since I was the first one up.
What were the downsides?
Hard to fall asleep
If you live with other people who follow a normal schedule, it's really difficult to fall asleep since you have to go to bed around 9 or 10 pm. Many humanoids are the most active during those hours.
Very often I would lie in bed until midnight listening to people having sex, watching TV or playing video games next to my head.
Fatigue
The second part of the day was tiresome. Around 5 pm, I would feel exhausted and dream of a pillow.
Conclusion
There are benefits, but the effect is over-hyped. I've been just as productive following a normal schedule.
In the end, it doesn't matter when you work if you complete all tasks.
Tip: If you can take a nap in the afternoon, this may be the most productive way to operate.