Why the 5 AM Club is Completely Disgraceful

I will not sugar coat this. People waking up at 5 AM to get a head-start on the day is one of the most overrated trends of the past decade. The 5 AM cult believes that waking up when it’s still dark outside is the best way to become successful.

I am here to tell you the truth. Waking up early does not equal productivity. It just means that you are most likely burned out and completely unable to function by 2 PM. Getting work done is a balance of managing your time and energy throughout the day. It is not about waking up at 5 AM just to post on social media. If you get your best work done at 11 PM, then that is what you should do.

I also think the early risers just love the bragging rights.

It's all performative

I like waking up before everyone else there's something calming about being able to work without distraction in the early hours.

But you don't have to.

Yeah, waking up early is not for everyone. My productivity level is the highest around midnight weirdly enough.

seolab407 said:

I am here to tell you the truth.

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as you see it...

seolab407 said:

Waking up early does not equal productivity.

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for some people it does, I don't know why you're so pissed off that not everyone's like you

seolab407 said:

If you get your best work done at 11 PM, then that is what you should do.

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I agree with this (I am one of those people that functions better in the evening than in the morning), but you also have to agree with those that function better at 5 AM in the morning. Only your way or no way is a pretty extreme (and offensive) take

seolab407 said:

I also think the early risers just love the bragging rights.

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3 of my 4 grandparents were early risers and they never bragged about this to anyone because they were busy surviving (that's part of the reason why they had to wake up sometimes at 4 AM, not at 5. Had they not woken up early, the work around the house and in the field here at the countryside would have been left unfinished, and - if your livelihood and survival depended on the seasons and the elements - you would know how important waking up in the morning was - and still is - to most peasants...)

Again, I don't know why you're so worked up about people waking up when they need, or want to wake up to do their thing, but I think your view on this meaningless subject is wrong FWIW

Working until 5am is better, then sleep a bit and start over!

seolab407 said:

If you get your best work done at 11 PM, then that is what you should do.

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And what if I'm most productive from 6-10AM?

When I'm not traveling, my workday is usually finished by 1-2PM, leaving the rest of the afternoon and evening to do what I want.

seolab407 said:

I will not sugar coat this. People waking up at 5 AM to get a head-start on the day is one of the most overrated trends of the past decade. The 5 AM cult believes that waking up when it’s still dark outside is the best way to become successful.

I am here to tell you the truth. Waking up early does not equal productivity. It just means that you are most likely burned out and completely unable to function by 2 PM. Getting work done is a balance of managing your time and energy throughout the day. It is not about waking up at 5 AM just to post on social media. If you get your best work done at 11 PM, then that is what you should do.

I also think the early risers just love the bragging rights.

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Early morning has such a pack and untapped energy.

In regards to work, i think everyone has their specific hours within the days when they are more or less creative

Honestly, i'm very creative btw 06;00 - 10;00.

I prefer handling and closing complicated task earlier than sticking around for 8 hours.

seolab407 said:

early risers just love the bragging rights

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Waking up at 4-5AM makes you fully energetic and healthy in many ways and if you adopt this habit then for sure you will see unbelievable changes in your life.

There is no point to awake by 5AM when your dreams are too small