Why Richard Branson, Jack Dorsey and other billionaires wake up at dawn
Study found that nearly 50 per cent of self-made millionaires rise at least three hours before starting work
Self-made billionaire Richard Branson wakes up around 5 a.m. to exercise before starting his work day.
Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey, who’s worth an estimated US$1.2 billion, also starts his morning routine at 5 a.m.
They’re far from the only wealthy and successful individuals who get up before the sun does .
In a five-year study of 177 self-made millionaires, author Thomas C. Corley found that nearly 50 per cent of them woke up at least three hours before their work day actually began.
It’s a strategy to deal with inevitable daily disruptions — such as a meeting that went too long or bumper-to-bumper traffic — and still have time to accomplish everything you set out to do that day, Corley explains in his book, “ Change Your Habits, Change Your Life .”
Ultimately, getting things done early gives you more control over your life, he writes: “It gives you a sense of confidence that you, indeed, direct your life. It gives you a feeling of power over your life. It puts the reins of ‘your’ life back into ‘your’ hands.”
Plus, the morning is the most productive time of the day, The Wall Street Journal reports, because it allows you to tackle tasks before distractions arise.