3 Lessons I Learned from Waking Up at 5 AM for 60 Consecutive Days
I was desperate to escape feeling miserable every day, so I challenged myself to wake up at 5 AM for two months straight.
Now, instead of dragging through life, I feel uplifted. It doesn’t solve everything, but I can confidently say I have more energy, sharper focus, and, most importantly, hope for the future.
Most people think waking up early is about forcing soldier-like discipline—a key ingredient for success. Sure, discipline matters, but let’s not forget successful night owls like Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling, who thrive on late hours.
For me, it’s not about the clock; it’s about feeling in control of my life.
Lesson 1: It’s Not 5 AM, It’s Sacred Solitude
Forget the time—focus on sacred solitude, that proactive space you carve out daily. Night owls might sleep in, but they still find their quiet moment. Being reactive feels like your ship’s steered by the wind; being proactive puts you at the helm.
Lesson 2: Use Sacred Solitude for Meditation and Reflection
A plane’s Flight Management System (FMS) adjusts its path mid-flight. Meditation creates mental space to activate your own FMS. Reflection—jotting in a journal—lets you tweak your route toward your goals.
Lesson 3: Engineer the Inevitability of Execution
First, picture the pain of never finding sacred solitude, staying reactive all day and miserable because of it, then imagine the positive change success could bring. Second, start small—wake up 15 minutes earlier until you’re ready for the full leap. Third, hand a friend $100 and say they only return it if you succeed.
You change when you feel like the author of your life. Sacred solitude builds momentum to own your day. Why not start today?
"Sacred solitude." I like it!