{"id":4736,"date":"2023-02-03T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T08:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.alison.com\/?p=4736"},"modified":"2023-02-21T13:32:50","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T13:32:50","slug":"7-reasons-to-join-the-5am-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alison.com\/blog\/7-reasons-to-join-the-5am-club","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons to Join the 5 A.M. Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you aspire to occupy the corner office? Is your dream to be a successful entrepreneur, businessperson, or renowned industry leader? Have you set your sights on the ultimate success in sports, arts or in your field of interest? The secret to success, if you ask anyone in any industry, is being a member of the 5 A.M. club. For years this concept has revolutionised how people work and achieve success. And we\u2019re diving right into it and exploring 10 reasons you should join the 5 A.M. club.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The 5 A.M. club<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 years ago, best-selling author Robin Sharma released a book, The 5 A.M. Club, to global acclaim. In his book, he shared the concept of how getting up at 5 A.M. is the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary. According to Sharma, a 5 A.M. wake-up allows you to complete a set of 20\/20\/20. 20 minutes of intense exercise, 20 minutes to reflect on your goals, and another 20 minutes to learn a new skill. The 20\/20\/20 technique is a method to optimise your productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How the 20\/20\/20 looks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re like most of us, your reflex will be to toss your alarm clock (not your phone) across the room when it blares at 5 A.M. Very normal reaction. But resist the urge. Keep in mind the purpose behind the early start \u2013 to be the best, most productive person you can be.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05:00-05:20 \u2013 exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05:20-05:40 \u2013 pause and reflect<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05:40-06:00 \u2013 read and\/or <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/how-to-make-bread?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\">learn something new<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEarly to bed, and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014Benjamin Franklin<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>7 reasons to join the 5 A.M. club<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s be real for a minute. Our lives are busy. From the moment we wake up until we go to bed at night, we live jumping from one task and responsibility to the next. With little to no time dedicated to accomplishing key projects &#8211; well. Or even giving time to things that excite us, challenge us, and make us feel alive. Enter the 5 A.M. club mentality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>No distractions<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At 5 A.M., very little is happening in the world. Your phone isn\u2019t buzzing with notifications, the kids are still sleeping (if you\u2019re lucky), and few people are awake. This quiet time is the perfect time to tap into your brain and do or begin working towards one thing uninterrupted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Creates a routine<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>.<\/strong> Our bodies have a 24-hour internal clock, the circadian rhythm, that helps us regulate our physical and mental functioning. Our mind and body serve us best when we are well-rested. A consistent <a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/how-to-sleep-better?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\">sleep-wake<\/a> schedule gives you more energy to get through the day and get things done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time to plan.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The extra hours you get in the morning allow you to plan your day ahead \u2013 without the rush and madness that tends to come with lateness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Exercise.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While Sharma\u2019s rule calls for \u201cintense exercise\u201d, find something that works for you. The key is to get your body moving, the happy hormones flowing, and your body primed for the day. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/7-day-pilates-challenge-15-minute-workouts?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates class<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, walking your dog, going for a jog or a session at the gym, the burst of energy will do wonders for your body.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare.<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dedicate the other 20 minutes of your 5 A.M. start to reflect on your goals. These can be your daily, weekly, or even monthly goals. Are you on track to achieving them? What can you do today that will get you closer to meeting them? What did you do yesterday that you can build on today? And how can you prepare for the day ahead in a way that will get you where you need to be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Discipline<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0 Anyone can wake up at 5 A.M. tomorrow. And keep that up for a week or two. To do something when everything in you screams not to, that\u2019s where change happens. Waking up at 5 A.M. requires discipline and digging deep when the urge to sleep is strong. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/learn-how-to-practice-self-discipline-on-a-daily-basis?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discipline of repetition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for months and years on end takes stamina, mental and physical strength, and an unwavering commitment to succeeding. <\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDiscipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.\u201d <\/span><\/em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Abraham Lincoln.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><strong>Healthy habits.<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waking up at 5 A.M. means you\u2019ll most likely go to bed earlier. This means you\u2019ll \u201cswitch off\u201d and reduce the late-night indulgences we\u2019ve become accustomed to \u2013 think late-night snacking, bingeing on series, and incessant scrolling in bed. The 5 A.M. club, by default, encourages <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alison.com\/course\/the-principles-of-personal-development?utm_source=alison-blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog-course-marketing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">developing healthier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> habits that contribute to your success. <\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, waking up at 5 A.M. is not easy. But then again, nothing worthwhile ever is easy. And no, not all will become CEOs or billionaires, but that\u2019s not what it\u2019s about at the end of the day. Life is about living to your full potential, being present in any and every moment, doing good (to yourself and others), being productive, creative, and leaving the world better than you found it. It\u2019s being alive. And what better way to achieve this than by getting the most out of every day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set your alarm and join the 5 A.M. club. Your dreams won\u2019t wait for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you aspire to occupy the corner office? Is your dream to be a successful entrepreneur, businessperson, or renowned industry leader? Have you set your sights on the ultimate success in sports, arts or in your field of interest? 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