Someone once told me, “Get up when you wake up, and wake up when you get up.”
No one will argue the need for sleep and seven-nine hours is ideal each night. But did you know that getting up a little earlier can make a big difference on your impact as a leader? No need to deprive yourself of sleep, just adjust your schedule and get up earlier – there are big benefits!
So if you are an early bird, rejoice! If not, there is time to change.
Aristotle, the old philosopher, suggested that the habit of getting up before day-break contributes to better health, wealth and wisdom.
Here are five specific benefits I have observed of those who make it a practice to get up before the sun makes its appearance...