Discover the secret morning routines of ten highly successful individuals who rise before the dawn. Their early morning habits might just be the key to their success, offering valuable insights for those seeking to maximize their own productivity and achievement.
10 successful people who wake with (or before) the sun
Bill McNabb, chairman and former CEO of Vanguard Group
- Wakes up at 5:45 a.m.
- Has a strict early-morning routine that he has not changed in decades
- Gets into the office early to give himself time for creative productivity
- Bob Ferguson, Attorney General of Washington
Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments
She wakes up between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m. and checks her phone for urgent emails and news alerts before exercising, alternating between running, lifting weights, swimming, and cycling.
- She drinks two liters of water while exercising and has two hard-boiled eggs with coffee or tea.
The President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, L. Rafael Reif, says that maintaining his early morning routine is essential to staying productive and happy.
Every day, Reif gets up at 5:20 a.m., eats a banana, drinks a glass of water, scans his email, and hits the gym for a high-intensity workout, doing mental math to wake up both his mind and body
Waking up early
Between 5 and 6:30 a.m. in order to carve out time for himself and his family
- First, a little personal time – breakfast, coffee, the morning news
- Then, wakes his children and wife up and begins to make breakfast for the family to enjoy together
Scott Adams
The creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip wakes up as early as he can, typically between 4 and 6 a.m.
- As soon as he wakes up he goes to work in order to take advantage of these creative early hours
- He admits that being sleep deprived can take a toll on his IQ
Brad Feld at Iconic Devern
Venture capitalist Brad Feld: Wakes up at 5:30 am, weighs himself, brushes his teeth, and has a cup of coffee.
- Olympic swimmer Caroline Burckle: She wakes up around 5 am and eats an energy bar before beginning a running interval, weight training, or swimming workout. Her body will naturally wake up at this early time.
