changed her life. She thinks she’s getting up at 6 a.m. by the time she’s up and out of bed, she realizes it’s
only 5:30 a.m. she uses the newfound time to meditate or read or to exercise. She cares for her inner life
now and the results have been excellent. Her business is more successful than it’s ever been. Her family
life is at its best place in years. And she’s feeling incredibly happy. I know this tactic seems silly – but it
works.
So join the 5 ‘o clock Club.
Win the Battle of the Bed. Put mind over mattress.
Get up early.
Give it 30 Days: One of my favorite clients is NASA. They are doing our Grow The Leader program to
develop the leadership capabilities of their people. I love this organization because it truly stands for world
class. One of the things I’ve learned from NASA is that the space shuttle uses more fuel during the first few
minutes after liftoff than it consumes during its entire trip around the globe. Why? Because, initially, it needs
to overcome tremendous pull of gravity. But as it does – it gets easier to fly. That’s a powerful thought to
consider. Personal change is a process that can be hardest at the beginning. It doesn’t happen in a day or
even a week. It takes time to overcome the pull of your old habits. But after four weeks from today your life
could be so much better, if you choose. Always give yourself 30 days to install a new habit.
So join the 5 0’clock Club. Win the Battle of the Bed. Put mind over mattress. Get up early. And
remember that Benjamin Franklin once noted: “There will be plenty of time to sleep when you are dead.”
Smart guy.