5 Reasons Why I Am An Early Riser
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise” – Benjamin Franklin
When I tell people that I get up at 4:30 AM in the morning, the “normal” reaction I usually get from people is that they look at me like a “weirdo”. That does not bother me anymore, since about 10% of the overall population “suffers” from this.
I always have been like that. Even when I was a kid I woke up early, even though my parents were not early risers themselves. People always ask why I get up so early. So here are the reasons why I get up so early.
1. I Can Plan My Day
As a GTDer, I look at what I have to do for the day. I try to visualize how I will get my work done. Furthermore, I take that time to meditate and exercise. Most people as soon as they get up, are in a rush to get to work, not me.
2. I Avoid Traffic Jams
Thank God, I have the chance to have a job with flexible hours. That does not mean that I can start later, on the contrary. I start earlier than anybody. So I have a shorter commute time than most of people, since there is no traffic.
3. I Can Work Without Being Interrupted
I get at the office between 6 AM and 6:30AM. I my most productive work before other people get in, because I don’t get interrupted. Also, my mind is sharp and clear, so I can attack work that requires more concentration.
4. I Don’t Have To Wait In Lines When Shopping
I’m far from being patient. I don’t like to wait in lines at the groceries store or in any lines for that matter. Shopping when the stores just open, gives me the opportunity to take my time, instead of being in a rush and surrounded by stressed people.
5. I Get More Free Time
I get most of my afternoons and evenings free to work on personal projects and/or having time to spent with friends.
See, in the end, being an early riser makes sense. I can be more productive and I gain a few hours each day that I can use to work on whatever I please. Hours, that would be lost if I would not be a “weirdo”, I mean an early riser.
