The 5AM Club
by Robin Sharma
Sharma's fable delivers a morning routine, the 20/20/20 formula of movement, reflection and growth from five to six a.m., through a story about a billionaire mentor. The story is long and ornate; the routine is simple and many readers swear by it. Skim the plot, take the formula.
Read it if…
you want a specific, structured morning hour and do not mind a fable to carry it.
Skip it if…
you dislike business fables; this is one of the most elaborate.
Three things you will actually use
- Move first, reflect second, learn third.
- Protect the first hour from screens.
- Rise early only if you also sleep early.
Do this first
Try the 20/20/20 formula at your current wake time before trying to wake earlier.
Our verdict
An over-decorated vehicle for a decent routine.
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