The Case for Abandoning the 5AM Club as a Productivity Panacea The 5AM club has become a cult phenomenon in the wellness and productivity spaces, with its proponents extolling the virtues of waking up at the crack of dawn to unleash a torrent of creativity and get a head start on the day.
However, this emphasis on early morning wake up times may be more about status than substance. The Rise of the 5AM Club: A Productivity Myth?
The origins of the 5AM club can be traced back to self help and business communities, where figures like Timothy Ferriss and Hal Elrod have evangelized about the benefits of waking up at 4 or 5 am.