What do successful people do in the morning?
Common patterns across CEO interviews: consistent wake time, immediate exposure to bright light, light movement (walk or workout), no email or social media in the first 30–60 minutes, then deep work before meetings.
The patterns
Tim Cook, Indra Nooyi, Howard Schultz, and dozens of others profile similar routines: wake before 6 AM, exercise, no phone first thing, deep work block before lunch.
What science supports
Consistent wake time anchors circadian rhythm (CDC). Morning exercise improves later sleep. Avoiding email reduces cognitive switching cost and protects peak focus hours.
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Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC — Sleep and Sleep Disorders
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