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The 5AM Club for high achievers? A little later won’t matter
From tech CEOs to cultural icons, early-morning routines have become ritualised for success. The key, perhaps, lies in maximising your time, your way.
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An early-bird culture brings its own gifts, as the writer has discovered. But each of us finds joy meeting life goals in our own rhythm.
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Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook likes waking up before 5am, and for a spell he nailed 3.45am. He will spend an hour responding to his daily avalanche of 700 or 800 e-mails. His morning routine also involves strength exercises and a stop at Starbucks on his 7am drive to work.
Another early bird, former US first lady Michelle Obama, hits the gym every day after she rises and shines at 4.30am.
