5 Things Successful People Do Before 8 AM

For all people confident about the fact that their IQ and professional qualifications are enough to make it big in life; think again, because most successful people would beg to differ. Some of the most celebrated world leaders, CEOs of top companies, and a list of others who have managed to make a worthwhile difference in the ways of the world, are seen to dedicate a chunk of their success to what they do before breakfast!

These simple, impactful yet often neglected activities actually contribute to paving the road for the body and mind to walk harmoniously in the path of personal and professional excellence. Here is a list of 5 things that successful people do before 8 am to keep them ahead of the rest in the crowd…

They wake up – Yes. Nearly all successful movers and shakers of the world wake up with the lark or before them. They shake hands with the first rays of the sun and start their day breathing in the freshest air that the otherwise polluted cities have in store to offer. This casts a very positive impact on the brain.

According to many researches, waking up early in the morning counters depression and makes an individual more proactive and prepared to face to world. Cisco CEO Padamsee Warrior, Unilever CEO Paul Polman and Avon Products CEO Andrea Jung can be mentioned among the early birds.

They work out – The advantages of working out are best experienced in the wee hours of the morning. A compressed schedule including stretching exercises, mid to high intensity cardio and weight training can pump your body with enough feel-good hormones to last the entire day and beyond.

This is one of the best ways to counter stress that can build up through the course of events that unfold during the following 12 hours of no nonsense work. Barrack and Lady Obama are known for engaging in morning workout schedule to keep them up and active throughout the day.

They inform themselves before the world does – This is one of those weapons that successful people arm themselves with irrespective of all odds. In very simple words, they run an eye over the newspapers and other platforms of information to stay ahead in time with facts and statistics. This is a must in the world of finance where just about any bit of information matters.

They enjoy quality ‘Me Time’ – Today, more than half the population of the world suffer a complete disconnect with their own selves. You may in fact, discover one fine morning that you have been waking up day after day, month after month and year after year not knowing what your favorite breakfast is! Severe lack of ‘me time’ in the routine of an individual has been named as one of the reasons behind creeping depression.

Waking up early in the morning allows individuals the time to connect with themselves and spend at least an hour doing what they love. One of the most renowned and rather unparalleled authors Sir P.G Wodehouse used to engage in reading a ‘breakfast book’ solely for the love of it.

They plan out their day – This is one thing that is common with nearly all successful personalities. They do plan their day way before 8 am.

As the wisest of men have said, ‘time is money’, planning out their day way in advance helps them in adhering to their schedule while ensuring minimal or no wastage of time!