I Tried Waking Up at 5 AM for 30 Days and it Changed My Life

But, Tim Cook wakes up at 3:45 am, Jack Dorsey wakes up at 5:30 am, and Richard Branson wakes up at 5:45. I admire what those three have accomplished. There was only one thing to do, I had to try it.

For the next 30 days, I would wake up at 5 am, no matter what.

0:00 Why
1:44 Experiment
14:17 Final Thoughts

Editor: Martino Gasparrini
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Who am I:

[ZachHighley]

Only 396 alarms were harmed in the making of this video. 

[PForPaediatrics]

The only good stuff that I grab after waking up at 5am is a short 3 hour sleep till 8 😌

[risika]

I was listening to a podcast that said, “it’s important to live life by design rather than emotion. Basically, sticking to a routine is what allows us to be the healthiest version of ourselves (especially when you're fighting these demons ex. OCD for me).

I made the most productive changes in my life when I began practising mediocre consistency. Now I try to put in consistent 40-60% effort into my habits (ex. journaling/working out) - to make sure I do it I began recording it and posting it on my youtube channel.

Because historically I have a habit of going too hard, not being able to sustain the Herculean effort, giving up and hating myself. So now I’m trying to give a small-ish, consistent mediocre effort everyday. And its crazy how it adds up.

[josekro]

I just started getting up at 5 a.m. a few days ago! It's been tough but I'm excited to keep going! I feel so much more productive and I love how quiet the world is in the morning :)

[Seythia]

The most important thing is to listen to your body. I did that experiment for a while too. I've always been a night owl, even as a baby and toddler. Waking up at 6 am for more than 30 days made me feel miserable. I had to rely on coffee in order to function, then I stayed off coffee because I couldn't fall asleep despite being tired but without the coffee I felt even MORE miserable but I still wasn't able to fall asleep before 1-2 am. It took me a while but I realized that my comfort is way more important than a falls belief that waking up early in itself is the thing that makes you a better person. It's the routine and getting up at a consistent time every day that is the goal. I got a job that starts at 11, whiich means I can sleep until 9. And I started waking up at 9 on my days off too. I use my time to get things done during the night because that's when I thrive. And ever since I've found that rythm, I feel so relaxed and productive.
So really, the number on the clock doesn't matter as much as your energy levels.

[michaelisonyoutube]

Literally trying the same routine shift. It’s so difficult to maintain but I love when I do actually get up early!

[AaronRenner]

waking up early is literally just half the battle. Going to bed at the exact same time every night was just as crucial. I go to bed at 9 and get up anywhere between 4:30 and 5:30 and have never felt better in my life.

[willbergmann_]

Another crazy valuable video, please keep pumping out the content Will. Would love to hear more in a future video about organic traffic vs ads and the differences/pros and cons between the two!

[le_nirnoy]

The production quality is awesome man, the video deserves a liike... keep it up!

[mz]

The joy of not being in a rush is incredible ! I get much work done and have more time to do other things and I do it by joy and love that’s why I love being a morning person, whenever I wake up at mid night I just feel horrible and can’t really do anything and I waste my time for nothing 😖

[noornagra]

You always put out these videos when I need em the most. Zach ur a 🐐

[OskarDziubaltowski]

You are so much more comfortable in front of the camera than a year ago and the shots are so gorgeous, the amount of progress just blows my mind.

[modizzy]

You my sir have just earned a follower who’s would love to stay with you on this journey!

[Steph_Bx]

I loved this video 😊 I love waking up early cause it gives me some "me time" which is super nice, especially when you work in a profession where you look after others (currently studying a nursing degree).

I also agree about how the world is quiet at that time of the morning, which is such a nice change from the chaos.

[EduardoHenrique-ndro]

Another great video Zach, as usual! Thanks for sharing!
Happy weekend!
Cheers from Brazil!

[thirstyfish]

I’m also really enjoying just tweaking elements of my routine, like study hours and eating times to see where my circadian rythm sits best. I feel that making sure I meditate daily is essential now. I just started with 10 minutes a day, now I really benefit from putting aside 30 minutes when I can. There was is a lot to be said for micro alterations and noting their effect. 30 days is s a big chunk of time for me! Kudos to you for doing that. I reckon i might start with setting my alarm at 5.30am 3 days a week and see where that takes me (I wake at 7.30 each week day for now). Inspiring and motivating video. Keep goin!!

[usullyify]

I go up 5am.
Things I learned during the years.
1. Have a soft alarm that wakes u without giving you a bad feeling.
2. Drink water!!!
3. Get out of pj fast
4. Ignore social media and news.
5. Don't eat until hungry
6. Go to bed so you get your 6-8h sleep (whatever you need).
7. Invest in an sunlight-lamp, I have one with alarmsettings, lifesaver dark mornings

[freddyjosereginomontalvo]

Have a nice new year man
Thanks for all

[success]

Loved this video bro, Keep going strong.

[haiderelshemari]

Can you please make a video about your fitness. What type of exercises you do or type of diet you follow? Love your videos