I read an interesting article in The Times asserting that the business world has been blinded by propaganda about the benefits of early morning rising. While I understand that not everyone is a morning person, and that we all need different amounts of sleep to function, my own experience is very different.
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I have always been an early riser. Like keeping a positive outlook, or keeping fit, waking up early is a habit, which you must work on to maintain. Over my 50 years in business I have learned that if I rise early I can achieve so much more in a day, and therefore in life.
Sleep is incredibly valuable for a busy life, and I try to get it whenever and wherever I can – especially when I’m flying. But founding a business comes with a lot of responsibility, and one of the most important things I can be is accessible. Getting up and at it early gives me time to get on top of things, and chart my day effectively.