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Feb 2025
56m 49s

107: Why I Wake Up Every Morning at 4:30...

Nick Bare
About this episode

An absolutely essential one for this week. I discuss the benefits of waking up early as a life hack, based on my personal experience of getting up at 4:30AM daily. This episode covers the importance of establishing nighttime and morning routines, the significance of sleep, and overcoming various life challenges, including balancing family, business, and personal goals. It also stresses the value of front-loading your day, time management, and habit stacking to achieve productivity and success.


CHAPTERS

00:49 The Importance of Sleep

04:43 The Evolution of My Sleep Schedule

10:04 Family Dinner and Evening Routine

16:16 Nighttime Routine and Sleep Preparation

21:13 Morning Routine and Waking Up Early

27:46 Creating Time and Space in the Morning

29:50 Balancing Responsibilities and Uncertainty

34:57 The Power of Habit Stacking

41:36 The Benefits of Waking Up Early

46:44 How to Start Waking Up Early

52:06 Front Loading Your Day for Success

55:55 Concluding Thoughts on Waking Up Early


MENTONS:

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD

https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316


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