I remember someone saying that U.S. Marines get more done before 9am than most people do in a full day. There is some bravado in this, but there are reasons why the concept makes sense. For me, on days when I have to show up for work early, I'll look at the clock after a couple of hours and wow, I've accomplished a ton and the day is really just starting. I think it's because:
- Most other people aren't around to bother you (via email, phone call, drop-in)
- In the early morning, it's very quiet. You wake in the dark, and it's silent outside. There's no traffic. No stimulation and no stress.
- In this period of quietness you have time to think, not just react. And thinking often means you plan, and if you follow a plan for the day instead of just bouncing around multi-tasking, you can get a lot accomplished.
Me, I'm starting slowly and hope to build it up. My goal is to be getting up at 6am on a consistent basis, but I'm not a natural morning person and I seem to go to bed late. Therefore I'm starting out by consistently getting up at 7am.
Pete
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