Rise Early to Savour the Luxury of Silence, Stillness and You at Your Best
Dec 21, 2023
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Explore the benefits of waking up early and starting your day before sunrise, including a competitive advantage, connection with values and mission, and increased leadership and productivity.
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Quick takeaways
Starting your day before sunrise allows for a sense of tranquility and focus on self-development, leading to increased energy and clarity.
Prioritizing peace and remaining connected with oneself enhances creativity, productivity, and overall well-being, counteracting the negative effects of excessive device use.
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The Power of Early Rising
Starting your day before sunrise can be a game changer. By doing so, you gain a competitive advantage as there are no crowds or traffic. This allows for a sense of tranquility and a favorable environment to focus on self-development. The 'victory hour' between 5 and 6 am provides time to work on mindset, exercise, connect with personal values, and build oneself into a resilient individual. The result is increased energy, clarity, and a stronger connection with inner peace, which is vital for effective leadership and productivity.
The Importance of Being Grounded
Being grounded and focused is crucial for creativity and productivity. The episode introduces the concept of 'digital dementia' caused by overwhelming use of devices and technology, leading to a diffused and scattered mindset. By prioritizing peace, remaining connected with oneself, and avoiding distractions, individuals can experience heightened creativity, productivity, and overall well-being.
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The Power of Early Rising and Starting Your Day Well
Sages, saints and the great productives of the world have understood that the time before the light of day brings with it a form of magic.
We are more open to new ideas, more connected with our natural power and more available to our primitive wisdom.
Yes—it’s a messy, noisy and complex age we inhabit.
And yet, at 5 AM, you still have the opportunity to savour the luxury of silence, stillness and you at your best.
Each—and every—day.
If you’d like to learn the tools, habits and daily routines of warriors, billionaires, sages and superstars then read (or listen to) The Everyday Hero Manifesto today. It’s a life-changing book. Get it here.