The 5 AM Club (Robin Sharma)

This book didn't have to be 336 pages. It reminded me of those children's character virtue books that have a lousy story that are actually meant to teach a principle. There are better ways!

Most of it is a poorly written, drawn out story of an entrepreneur and an artist who are never named but always called The Entrepreneur and The Artist. They're taught by The Spellbinder and The Billionaire/Homeless Man. The Billionaire is a hippy who says things like, "Come on cats!" and my least favorite, "Anyhoo". Totally irritating.

It has some great principles (like exercise first and spend some time planning and studying every day) but it took way too long to get to what I was looking for. I'm sure the same principles are available in other books.

I actually spent way too many days dragging myself through this book. I don't recommend it.

Goodreads says:

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.

      Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.

      Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:


How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements
A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day
A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth
A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed
“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world
Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever.