Why Waking Up at 5 AM Is Not a Reliable Measure of Discipline The notion that waking up at 5 AM is a surefire sign of discipline has taken hold in productivity culture.
However, this idea relies on a flawed assumption: that early risers are inherently more disciplined than those who sleep in.
This myth originated in the early days of self help literature and productivity advice, where waking up at 5 AM was touted as a key habit for achieving success.