Should You Get Up Early?

We constantly hear stories about how the most successful and productive people have morning routines that include getting up very early in the morning to get a jump start on their day. But is rising early REALLY the right solution for everyone? On this week's episode of The Better Show, we aim to find out by diving into the research. Show Notes 3:11— March shares examples of some notable personalities that are early risers and reflects on the conventional wisdom about the benefits of getting up early. 5:47— Darren notes that the trend of preferring to start one’s day early has more to do with productivity than it does with health. 10:32— Ian reflects on some valuable advice from an older gentlemen he met years ago. 12:44 —Some of the mistakes that people make when they start adopting an early morning routine. 16:50— What is a person’s chronotype. 23:08 —The differences between men and women when it comes to sleep and the relationship between personality type and chronotype. 26:07— How to figure out what sleep cycle works best for you. 29:54— How Ian figured out what his natural sleep cycle is and what he learned from the experiment. 32:11— Darren’s experience in figuring out his individual sleep patterns. 38:43— Tips for how to start finding your own sleep rhythm and maintaining your quality of sleep. Mentions 💻 Ryan Carson 4:45am Club 📰 Cool infographic on morning or evening people Follow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter Subscribe iTunes RSS Weekly email newsletter Full Episode Transcript Better Show Blog Feedback Email: [email protected] Enjoy the show? Leave a review in iTunes! Tell two friends about the show!