5am; No Hype, Just Habit

Over the last few days, my social media feeds have been flooded with ads for something called The 5am Club – endorsed by a host of famous celebrities.

Curious, I explored further.

What’s the big deal?

The concept is a simple one: wake up at 5am, then spend 20 minutes exercising, 20 minutes in meditation, reflection or prayer, and 20 minutes learning something new in personal study.

Done and dusted by 6am, and you’re supposedly on the fast track to success, wisdom, and eternal youth (OK, maybe not the last one…).

But here’s the thing – I’ve basically been doing this for years.

In fact, I go for the deluxe version.

Two hours every morning.

No fanfare, no hashtags, no glossy book deal – just a quiet commitment to starting my day with purpose, movement, and meaning.

The benefits?

Increased productivity, improved health and well-being, enhanced self-awareness, and (perhaps best of all) a head start while the rest of the world hits snooze for the second or even third time.

So, to all those influencers and early risers out there just discovering the magic of a morning routine… welcome!

But as for me, I think I’ve been unknowingly running the 5am Club – Advanced Edition.

And guess what?

You don’t need celebrity endorsements when the results are clarity, discipline, and a morning filled with purpose.

See you at sunrise.