Why Waking Up At 3:30 am Everyday Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE (Try This For 7 Days!) | Tom Bilyeu

[@TomBilyeu]

WARNING: I will never ask for your contact info in the comments section, that is someone impersonating me!

[@abirakbar9809]

😂

[@jonathanw8461]

The real ones know Tom. We got you and are reporting the imposters.

[@incognito7843]

I go to bed at 21 (almost religiously, I have teen kids, so sometimes life gets in the way), But usually I fall asleep around 21:15, but I don't wake up until 6... I just need that much sleep, and it's been like that since I was a teenager. I am diagnosed with both Asperger and ADD. A psychiatrist once told me I need this much sleep because I get exhausted using my cognitive ability for social interactions and that I spend way more energy on trying to focus than others (I got a very cognitively challenging job in IT). But, before I "discovered" Impact Theory I used to go to bed att 22:30 and sleep until 8:00 being thrown into the day like a sacrificial lamb. So getting up at 6 is a great improvement for my life. I now have time to do my daily planning, go through emails, do a 40 minute morning walk listening to educational pods, do journaling, and I do 15-30 minutes of mediation. I do all this before the work day attacks, so I am prepared for my work day like an olympics finalist, every single day. So I can't thank you enough Tom, even though getting up at 6 is all "I can manage". Going to bed at 21 has significantly improved my productivity since I am now fully prepared each morning so I am now in full command of the day. It has done wonders for my ADD focus issues and I am WAY less anxious. Somehow it has also given me more energy in the afternoon and evenings, most likely because I am in control and therefore less stressed. I am 50, and it is never too late to relearn and change your daily habits. You really do can teach an old dog tricks.

[@coolboy-qc4eb]

you wake up early but you also sleep early.. basically you are just moving your day earlier and ending it earlier.. its honestly the same as staying up late and waking up late.. is it? maybe

[@MeighanW]

1:36 1:36 😅@@abirakbar9809

[@MrBailey111]

I'm 66 and have been getting up at 3am for many years. I'm at the gym for 630 but spend the hours prior enjoying the quiet and giving positive thoughts to my life. I am now retired but I still love the early hours of the day. My first meal and only meal is at noon. People think Im crazy but I feel amazing! 😊

[@TheGoogable]

I’m 40 and do the same thing. I’d like to use that morning time to be a human without the pressures of the world.

[@debhufnagel5912]

How do you deal with drinks and such? For noon eating, do you still drink herbal tea before or after that prior to bedtime? What about the timing for bed?

[@minimaxi1641]

Hi mam

[@viipaa]

I think this only works if you’re in hot climate. In the UK where I live now we have long autumn and winters 😁 I thinks it’s silly to wake up in the darkness at 3am and use lights to pretend that it’s good for you and gym with no natural light. So such things can’t be adapted for many many humans. I know who wakes up at 3-4am and slaves at his job till the evening (indoors all day) and has so many health issues. So no waking up early isn’t great or possible or needed for many

[@nohandletobehad]

I think it's better to not sleep at all, after all who needs sleep

[@adamsenoir4270]

I did the early morning routine for 6 months. Sleeping by 8.30pm up at 4am it was amazing for awhile, however it was absolutely exhausting and by 2pm in the afternoon i was ready for bed. I think everyone works differently and we should do what works for us as individuals.

[@therealsandraweise]

That is a diet issue not a sleep issue.

[@simonclarke2015]

@@therealsandraweise explain more please.

[@AlmostAwakened]

Ditto.

[@therealsandraweise]

@@simonclarke2015 do a microbiome test at like viome or something. If you are eating the correct diet for you, you will not be exhausted by 2pm you will have even energy. Sounds like a sugar, carb problem.

[@fine_gold]

Could be a diet issue. And possibly a caffeine overdose

[@brittanybuscay2668]

I'm 42, have 3 kids all in grade school and I get up at 3:30, gym by 4:15, get the kids to school by 7:30, and head to work. I work 8 to 4, kids in bed by 8:30, and I'm to bed by 9. We shut electronics off an hour before bed during the week. I've been doing this for about 4 years and it has changed my life.

[@maryammohammad4566]

can u talk more about it?

[@brittanybuscay2668]

@@maryammohammad4566 what would you like to know?

[@scrappydogfinance8434]

@@brittanybuscay2668 HOW DID IT "CHANGE" YOUR LIFE? I DISAGREE THAT IT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE HOUR OF WAKING, I BELIEVE ITS THE CONSISTENCY OF A REGULAR SCHEDULE. AS LONG AS WE SLEEP AND WAKE AT THE SAME TIME MOST DAYS, ITS GOOD FOR US. IF WE HAVE RANDOM SLEEP SCHEDULE ITS BAD. THE MORNING LIGHT IS GOOD TO CATCH, THE SUNSET IS GOOD TO CATCH, TURNING OFF ALL THOSE LED LIGHTS IN THE HOME IS GOOD, CANNOT FIND INCANDESCENT BULBS ANYMORE... ILLEGAL PER WORLD ECONOMIC FORM AND KLAUS SCWAB FKN

[@Ravi-hp5uh]

How do you feel in the day?

[@brittanybuscay2668]

@Ravi just fine. I think the most important thing that helps me is to prep for quality sleep (cool temp, dark), I do not eat past 5pm, I take a vitamin D, 30 minutes before bed, and I don't drink a lot of water before bed to ensure I'm not going to get up in the middle of the night.

[@glfriendliness9793]

How timely this post is. I've been wanting to change my work schedule to mornings. For the last year & a half, I've been doing 4 ten hour shifts from 3 pm till 1 pm, and sometimes till 2 am. The previous job I actually had to quit due to job related insomnia in elderly care giving for a dementia patient with sundowners. That job was a mental health disaster. But I've been aware for a while that this way for working has been bad for my cognition, and finally over a week ago, the opportunity for a schedule and post change came. Starting in two weeks, I'll be working 3 twelve hour shifts on weekends, from 5 am till 5:30 pm, only three days a week. This will give me a chance to change my sleep habits and to be consistent every night. I feel a big change is coming because of this! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@Sinoochka]

You cannot stretch the day. We all have the same 24h in the day. If you wake up at 3:30, you need to get to bed at 21:00 to get enough sleep. I am getting up at 8, and going to bed at 00:00. Same thing. BUT I get to communicate with my friends, because we share the same schedule. If I was getting to sleep at 21:00, I would not be able to get in touch with them, which would incredibly diminish my quality if life. The natural circadian rhythm depends on light as well. For me the getting up at 6:00 comes at a huge cost, of me feeling like shit 2 hours later. People need to get attuned to their own organisms. That is when you really optimise.

[@WilliamsPinch]

This is such wonderful advice for single, childless young men who have quiet social lives. As an entrepreneur and parent, I enjoy late nights with the family, sunset yoga, evening walks in the park with my mom friends & morning s3x lol. Do everything in your power to create a life you love or atleast enjoy for a few moments.

[@shoshanakirya-ziraba8216]

Exactly Some of this can't work for everyone.

[@LeahBreHappy]

Yes! I'm sure you're enjoying life too! Waking up at 3am won't make you happy or change your life

[@margerywillson592]

Who is doing the housework, yardwork, home improvements? How do you get passionate about scrubbing the floors and doing the laundry?

[@nicolecompton9636]

Yes! Exactly. Just commented on this too.

[@nsiandekweka8373]

@@margerywillson592 ever heard of something called “planning?”

[@AlphaCrypto81]

For the last 4 years I've been going through a horrible custody battle/ divorce with 3 beautiful young children involved and I allowed myself to wallow in the pain. I decided recently to start getting up at 3:30 AM and in bed by 9 ironically, and in the gym by 530 for sauna and compound lifting, and then make it to work, and sometimes after work right back to the sauna. I also quit drinking alcohol after feeling the affects of being healthy. My circumstances haven't changed, but I feel like a new man and ready to tackle the next phase of life.

[@TheBlueskyson]

you're on the right track Jase!

[@AlphaCrypto81]

4:30am: Arriving at the gym shortly! Let's go!

[@MinhthanhDo]

Gym really lifted your life mentally and physically. Im doing it for 3 years now. You are on the right direction keep going you will see the bright light! Bravo!

[@renjia3504]

Ur why I didn't commit to my ex she kept asking when I ganna wife me up. I'm like never u do Percocets then physically abuse me when your withdrawing. Why would I marry you when ik ur ganna take my money to

[@TheBlueskyson]

Don't be with people who cause you unhappiness friend Renji. Leave them alone to work it out. Gud luck

[@HigoWapsico]

Watching your channel, I decided to get a part-time job at Costco, from 5-10am. So now, I wake up at 3, I do yoga and meditate (Shambavi Mahamudra) and go to work. By 10:30 I’m home, I have most of the day for planning my future, which I’m trying to rewrite. So I spend it researching and do some volunteer work until I get this habit worked out. Thank you! By the way, I’m allowed to have one headphone in at work, so I can listen to videos like this and audiobooks while I work, talk about great setup

[@niellalien]

That is awesome

[@CrEaToRAndy]

This sounds exhausting

[@sherryhockingtehrani453]

Best wishes

[@leslietownsend6167]

You're lucky you can just work part time. That certainly helps.

[@scrappydogfinance8434]

WHY PART TIME WORK? GET A FULL TIME JOB, ITS EVEN BETTER FOR YOU! Also You didn't say your bed time? If you're waking at 3am you must be in bed at 7pm -> Most people with family/kids cannot do that...

[@Joaniecjo]

This has been a game changer for me. I got rid of the clock in my room, bed by 9pm, naturally wake at 4:30 am to 4:45 am and intermittent fasting from 6:30pm to noon the next day. I work longer hours because I go to work 2 hours earlier. I love to get ahead before anyone arrives in the office and I’m optimized by my 1st meeting (which is never before 10am). I have lots cognitive acuity throughout the day. I’m a single mom of teenage girl and we spend some quality time sometime over the weekend. I never work on weekends but continue my sleep regimen. However, I also make a concerted effort to take a nap on Saturday or Sunday. Now, I’ll just tape my mouth shut and I won’t be thirsty in the middle of the night!! 😂 I’m serious Tom! You’re the best. Love what you do, do what you love and deep breathe through the rest.

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

This hustle culture trash is still going --- six years after makign mainstream? Absolute GARBAGE. Fake gurus like this mf are truly astounding, and they still have such a massive following. Truly remarkable.

[@glendora6996]

Thanks a million Tom for this podcast. I needed this. I do wake up between 3:30 and 4:00 am 7 day's a week. I started this since Jan 1, 2022. It works. I am struggling with getting to sleep at the same time nightly. Cold showers are a beast, but it gets me moving. I have taken notes of everything. I will get to work. I purpose to leave myself in Awh! By the end of the day. Working on it...

[@BlackDogWalking]

Yes! Keep going! 👏🏽

[@therealsandraweise]

This is a childless entrepreneurs mindset. That's me too. It works. I don't know any family man or woman that can maintain this schedule but they also chose their passion too- kid life. It's a different purpose for many years.

[@melissadouglas4617]

Exactly. This is not at all for someone with children.

[@Bachconcertos]

Ditto!

[@808truffle]

Tom said before he doesn’t want kids so yea

[@christophdenner8878]

Yes, we are so happy not having kids and all the problems around. Plus we're contributing to saving our planet with our decision to not procreate.

[@gammersquad3334]

amazing empathy and insight.

[@monicaluedecke2897]

Been getting up without an alarm for a very long time. Usually between 3-4 am. It’s always felt like a special time luxury I gifted myself. Time just for me to do what I want…praying, exercising, studying, creating, coffeeing….all good!

[@yvesouza514]

Haha. Me too but that's why I stay up still 2am.

[@EshaBby444]

Coffeeing and exercising for me 😁 it truly sets the tone for the rest of my day

[@Neophema]

When do you go to bed then? I'd have to go to bed at 19-20, and that would leave no time for a social life when I work until 16 and 18 most days.

[@pamelachan7004]

Me too’

[@isabella6206]

This is just like me that time after 3am is my time to read,watch dvds or Netflix write letters snack etc

[@kilamfortnite7242]

This is ridiculous, next thing will be "no, 3:30 am is too late, you GOTTA wake up at 1:00 am, it will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!" (of course it will: you'll turn into a vampire haha!). This click-baity titles with the "next best thing" are getting tired (as you will be, waking up at 3:30). Sleep is SUPER important to performance, and there's a reason why we have circadian rythms that are synchronised to daylight. I call BS.

[@sonyar.744]

Listening two days in a row now. Some of what you're saying requires for me to hear it on replay. This is so on point & on time.

[@DissolvingEmotionalReactions]

Tom, so much gratitude for this incredible coaching

[@henrique-ww9gf]

wake up at 6 to change your life then at 5 then at 4 now at 3:30 soon these coaches will say that sleeping is killing our productivity

[@TheBlueskyson]

Henrique. 2 a.m. is the new 3.30.

[@rethabilenxumalo9742]

😹😹😹😹😹🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@crimsonfnb2207]

They already do, what hustle culture is for

[@toriwolf5978]

😂😂😂😂😂 best comment

[@seanodion7989]

Soon will be “why waking up at 2:30 AM will change your life,” then 1:30 AM, 12:30 AM, 11 PM, 9 PM, and ultimately all the way back to 7:30 AM.

[@Sddigitalflow]

😂😂😂, this is exactly how these people sound.

[@jaredjonesontv]

💯

[@shafmay]

😂

[@nicolecompton9636]

😂

[@mecrychinonso8180]

Mr sean wat av u achieve? And u are here mocking sone dat av achieve alot w wat he do.

[@eminalopatyuk6812]

That is an outstanding video, I would say a treasure box. The more you listen further, the more precious jewels you reveal. Thank you so much for sharing your treasures!

[@cherylkim2579]

27 yr old millennial who started an all organic beauty start up business at the age of 23 still going strong despite losing my dad to Covid last year. What Tom is saying is 100% true I wake up everyday at 3am without an alarm clock with my ear phones and white board with the list of things I need to do before I head out of the house at 7:00am. Routine and a strict one is critical for long time success, don’t be fooled by what your peers or society tells you “ oh take a mental health day” or you need a vacation from your office job that you work 5 hrs a day sitting on your ass from home” 😂 Nahhh man you need to pray for strength and resilience and you have to physically practice it until you don’t even have to think about it anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️💡 (Amen to dat)

[@CraveUX]

Sleep when you want wake up when you want. As long as your soul is happy is what matters the most.

[@Koort1008]

You can only do what you cannot not do.

[@gloriasaliba3395]

Agreed - I sleepy from 3.30am to 12.30 pm - I’m the happiest and healthiest I’ve ever been

[@earthling1229]

I love to get cozy in bed. Fuzzy blankets, heater on (northern climate), dreaming, dim lights, kitty cuddles, spooning and making love to my man, ...all this routine stuff is no fun!

[@CraveUX]

@@earthling1229 love it! Moments money can't buy ✨

[@conlawmeateater8792]

If you sleep and wake up whenever you want you're without intention or direction. Who doesn't want a headstart before everyone else?

[@SuperFoodParents]

I wake up at 5:30am to 6am automatically and I do get to work pretty soon after stretching, gratitude and breathing. It *revolutionizes my goal reaching* ✔️ 💥 I changed my bedtime to 9:30pm or 10pm

[@Asuma492]

But you work from home...

[@dingo5842]

@@Asuma492 You have to reshape your life around what your body and soul need. People want to find quick and easier fixes while they continue to do things that don't work for them. There is no magic pill, there is just *a way*.

[@SuperFoodParents]

@@Asuma492 I work from work actually. I do have work inside and outside of the home 🚗 💨

[@howiseetheworld3581]

This is what schedule I'm on at the moment. Feels great when I'm in the swing of it, but I'll ruin it by staying up late on the weekend with friends and then struggle to get up early for a few days. But my mental health has been so much better, and I truly feel like I'm operating on all cylinders. Currently in the process of learning to leave social things a little earlier, working on my goals more, and optimising my time better.

[@UNDERBOSS]

Similar routine here 👊

[@celestebenamara6606]

You are so right. In the past for 15 years I woke up at 4am. Go to gym for 2 hours, 6 to 7 worked in a project I was interested in and then go to work. Went to bed 30 minutes after getting home from work. Seems that not enough sleep but I have never have been so productive and healthy. Had to move to another State and everything changed, left the routine and everything went down hill. Going back to a routine and yesIT DOES WORK.

[@tomtan220]

Interesting, but How to set aside time for kids, spouse?

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@tomtan220 google calendar! Schedule your time bro.

[@netguy73]

Sounds great. It just "Feels" to me that the only thing is missing is a "Peace of Mind", just one powerful drive to cram a bunch of stuff into life. To each their own. good points.

[@ShoKnowsWellness]

I love all of this! I’m a parent and I know I’m at my best for myself, my husband and my kids when I’m out of bed by 4:30 am. It gives me time to take care of me before I have to take care of everyone else. Wtbs tho, isn’t Tom married. Working from the time you wake til the time you go to sleep doesnt seem healthy for any married couple. To each their own, but when do they spend time together? Im all about a productive day, but at some point, I have to shut it all down and give the ppl I love my time and attention.

[@MyklesChannel]

I have a morning stock shift where I have to be at work at 5am. Because I felt the hours were already ridiculous, I used to wake up at 4am which only gave myself just enough time to get cleaned up, get dressed and leave for work. I then realized that I was letting my job control my life and let it take away from me working more of my own personal dreams and goals. Eventually, I got to the point I was fed up with not having the time to work on my own projects and gradually started disciplining myself to wake up earlier and earlier in small increments. It started with just enough time to make a quick breakfast and watch a show that inspires me. The more I did that, I noticed it put me in a better mood when I started my work day. Over time I kept adjusting my wake up time more and more, to the point that I now wake up at 2am, which gives me time to do my morning hygiene, eat and watch my favorite show, do small chores around my apartment to eliminate distractions later in the day, and spend time learning new software towards my goals, Meditate, and THEN leave for work. I feel like crap every time my alarm goes off, but when I keep forcing myself to get up and accomplish those tasks, I feel incredibly fulfilled and hate my job a lot less! I always tell myself and other people the hardest part is just waking up. But if you can make yourself do that, the results will be incredibly rewarding!

[@MuahMan]

LOL, Bro you need to get up at 1 AM an go to bed at 12:45. Be man!!

[@JohanFitFoodie]

Getting to bed early and on time definitely is a game changer, watching this on the way to the gym at 5 AM 😊💪🌆

[@onebluestone]

I cannot believe the incredible value you're sharing for free with so many of us. You just offered the world the exact steps to crush the day and make it inevitable to reach whatever goals we have. Thank you, Tom and the team, for this gift of love and inspiration.

[@sickofgreyhats]

I can't believe there's still people who want to make money off ANYTHING that could truly help others. Good luck counting your money bcuz the government is going to push centralized digital currency to control us all.

[@eyeseewho77]

I’m a video junkie, and this is one of the best I’ve seen.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

The richest friend I have (a multi millionaire entreprenuer) does emails till 2 am and gets working at 11am the next day. go figure

[@mehrhardt]

You know Tom you are pretty neat. I find you tackle issues that I try to but you have better results. Keep up the good work trying to make this world a better place.

[@akadecoy]

I understand everything is my fault, and if you want it bad enough you'll find the time. However, I've gotten a hold of a few influencers, and none have an answer to my situation: -330am wake up, get ready -345am leave for work -Listen to podcast or audio book to make use of commute time -500am find parking (if not early, there will be BAD traffic and NO parking) -630am start work -try to incorporate workout into workday (stairs vs elevators, walk vs ride etc) -3pm finish work (sometimes 4pm) -315pm reach car, leave work -445pm-5pm reach home (traffic commute, not including days need to stop at grocery store) -5pm-630pm cook dinner, help kids with homework -630-645pm shower -7-830pm misc household chores, animal care, dishes, laundry, prep lunch & clothes for tomorrow -9pm sleep (hopefully) to get barely 6.5 hrs of sleep. This is daily, not including all the time sensitive shit life throws at you. When the fuck am I supposed am I supposed to work out? Or heck, even get to the gym? I suppose I could wake up at 130am and get 4.5 hrs of sleep...

[@akadecoy]

And if called in for a 10 or 12 hr work day....move everything back! #burnout

[@soozzi]

Couldn’t think of any worse way to live - so regimented, so controlled, so rigid. I’m 70 this year. Love working in my business, which has built in leeway for lifestyle, for occasional staying up late, for self-care, for spontaneity, for people not things. I own my car and house outright (achieved on my own), I have what I need to live very well and I like my life. I’d hate my life very quickly with all this regimented stuff.

[@dianadee4300]

Soozzi, the main idea I get is that we need to make the most of our time, live by design rather than by accident, and do what we love. If you're on a swing shift body cycle, more power to you! Just maximize it!!

[@WilliamsPinch]

Sounds like you’ve made a wonderful life for yourself. 🖤

[@TheBlueskyson]

I reckon the regimented routine is for folks who are still building their lives and haven't quite arrived yet. But once you've reached a degree of enlightenment and satisfaction, then such routines aren't needed. but if one needs to reprogram or keep growing into the person they want to be, then ok, a regimented routine of healthy habits are very helpful in the formative years.

[@prodigalknitter1]

I'm an Aquarius Scorpio rising. Your comments sound similar to my own POV.

[@johnredcorn433]

this regiment type of life isn't too complicated. He just likes talking more than necessary which makes it sound like a lot lol. Regardless, I found some structure at least is helpful for me to get my goals done. I like being told what to do rather than thinking every single day what I have to do. Better to just have 80% of it already set in schedule with some leeway for spontaneity.

[@donijoneslive]

You are the man! As a black woman that has seen the issues that you've talked about in my community...I appreciate your passion to make a difference. I do not have the word words, talent, skillset or platform to change people's live the way you do but I just want to tell you that you are changing mine and I hope to use my talent, skills and ability to make a difference in a big way. If people would honestly do what you say do their lives would be changed forever.❤

[@sheridixon190]

Great response!

[@drpops66]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shoshanakirya-ziraba8216]

AMEN!

[@The-Right-is-Right]

Oh Doni...please stop tapdancing...

[@HairStylistChanel]

The way you just broke this down is a life changer!!!!! Thank you just what I need right on time!😊

[@timb.4902]

Tom, sooo about the daytime naps - there are two kinds: a Power Nap and a Full nap. The Full nap is the one you are describing as not liking at all. I read somewhere (I forget now) that the most productive way to recharge is for the nap “not” to exceed 25-28 minutes otherwise your body slips into a deep sleep which will not recharge you but instead cause you to feel super “lost”. I have perfected my routine - I drink coffee (since the caffeine starts to kick in after 15-20 minutes), set the timer for 20 minutes and leave it 6 feet away from my couch (I know you’re against the alarm clocks for the morning time). Lie down, nap, and immediately sit up once the timer goes off and in the manner of minutes (3-5) I am able to drive my kids to some [tennis] practice. Warning: I found that for at least 15 minutes after the Power Nap I am extremely irritable and would chew out my kids for any minor misbehavior so I learned to bite my tongue until this post-Power Nap irritability dissipates. In general, I get fully productive within 10 minutes of waking up, try it :)

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

This hustle culture trash is still going --- six years after makign mainstream? Absolute GARBAGE. Fake gurus like this mf are truly astounding, and they still have such a massive following. Truly remarkable.

[@johnkenney501]

Truth! I've been doing this exact thing for about 2 years now, and it has made a world of difference in my momentum and productivity! It helps to love what you do or to be working for yourself, so that you don't need an alarm, you wake up ready to attack the day and despise wasting the time you gained by waking up early.

[@flickwtchr]

How is it a time gain? Isn't it just a time shift?

[@DW-vk5hv]

My team at our career-place (aka workplace) is on a four day 5am to 230pm week, and EVERYONE loves it. Waking up at 3am is INCREDIBLE and the shorter week blends a complete life-style that is not dependent on "work" or "play' or "sleep" or even "meals"

[@shan6736]

Where do you work?

[@latentsea]

I’m guessing Drum Workshop

[@martinepeters9891]

I work from 07.30 till 03.30pm for 3.5 days a week on average. I prefer less work and more time to live life

[@cdula26]

@@martinepeters9891 that’s fine if you want to live an average life.

[@martinepeters9891]

@Caleb yeah I consciously decided this after 47 years of Rollercoaster work and life and shit

[@thefirmamentalist9922]

I wake up at 3:30 every day, don’t listen to this guy. You’ll be dead tired by 7pm for the rest of your life.

[@kylekermgard]

Getting up earlier doesn't help with anything. You have the same amount of time every day and it makes more sense to get up with the sun.

[@Marathon5151]

I get up at 3:30 am everyday. I get my 10-15 miles running done and get started on work or relax a little before the kids wake up. This is important personal time that I didn’t have before when I woke up later.

[@smileimagirl]

​@@Marathon5151where are you trading your hrs?

[@joerom4717]

So, there are some great nuggets of advice here BUT, I have to draw the line at working 17-18 hours a day as he says he does. What’s the point of life if all you do is work your ass off and sleep? I was interested in the concept of the title, so I started to watch it. I already do some of it, and for years. Up at 4 naturally, bed around 7:30 pm, cardio or weights in my upstairs gym first thing. I intermittent fast; last meal by 6 pm, first meal at 10 am, so a 16/8 cycle. I’m 59 and an empty nester cybersecurity engineer working from home, and my wife has to get up at 3:30 to go to work, so this schedule works for me and her. Where it goes off the rails for me, and why I was interested in this topic is, I let too many things distract me during the day and I know I’m not being nearly as productive every day as I could be. That said, Tom, dude, really? You’ve got so much structure, so many rules, you’ve totally over-engineered the simple task of living and good and happy life, and you work like a fiend, and for what? Yes, you’ve started multi-million dollar companies, you’re an insanely successfully entrepreneur, but you said something very interesting to me. I’m paraphrasing, but you said something about how most people do ok in life, and they’re muddling through, and that’s ok, but then eventually someone like yourself will come along and basically eat their lunch. Go for it man, but I don’t think it’s healthy for me to be looking over my shoulder for the next Tom Bilyeu of my profession to make me look bad. That’s no way to work or live. So yes, I do need to figure out how to be more productive at work, but not at the cost working 17 to 18 hours a day for heaven’s sake. You do you man, and you gave me a couple of good ideas, but good Lord, take it down a notch!

[@arsenioseslpodcast3143]

This hustle culture trash is still going --- six years after makign mainstream? Absolute GARBAGE. Fake gurus like this mf are truly astounding, and they still have such a massive following. Truly remarkable.

[@mikeunsworth775]

You summed it up really well. There's actually some good ideas in this video but his way of life and attitude makes me anxious even listening to it!

[@Hippy2021]

Hahaha 3 am is my daily bedtime and get up at noon. Feeling amazing!!!! spending late night up is so enjoyable reading, music, movies, whatever you do in a quiet night when everyone sleep and leave you peace.

[@williamhenry3337]

There are TENS of MILLIONS of people that can barely get by financially and are FORCED to get up with an alarm. I am retired but for 52 YEARS I woke up between 2:15am to 4:00sm depending on overtime. I barely made a living now I am living on Social Security. It's a nice "dream "for most to think about no alarm but for most that's all it is. Now I wake up whenever. You can keep your waking up early. It's been over 54 year since I woke up in the daylight.

[@stainlesssteal]

legend

[@ian4040]

Wake up at 3:30am. Great advice for entrepreneurs and people who are working on an actual business. Not as practical for someone who works a regular 8-5 day job or someone who has a family. I could get up at 3:30am every morning, but I don't know what I'd do with myself. If there isn't a passion project you're working on, it's going to be next to impossible to suddenly become passionate about something, especially at that hour of the day.

[@Simplyhuman999]

You can be shown the door but you need to walk through it

[@bobbic9868]

Yes, I agree about the 8-5 issue. If I am adding training (physical) into the mix and I am in my 60’s - recovery and sleep is necessary for gains. I don’t know any athlete who doesn’t recommend rest and sleep for repair. Maybe gettin up at 6am is okay, maybe 4:30am works best. It is very individual.

[@bobbic9868]

Also, sometime this guy sounds very condescending and like he is better and has THE way….he has a way but not THE way for everyone. Everyone is so different. He doesn’t do cardio - so, some of love to ride out mountain or gravel bikes or run - that’s not a bad thing. That is the beauty of this. No ONE has THE way.

[@PaytonPierce]

Musician here, half the week I have no set schedule, but weekends is usually traveling, then working evenings, sometimes getting home between 3-6 am, sometimes playing a night, then before noon the next day. Something as simple as just, a regular sleep schedule, isn’t easy or practical for everyone, as nice as it would be.

[@jayvid9044]

Not everyone has an early chronotype and there is nothing wrong with that. Einstein was a ‘long sleeper’ and had to sleep 10 hours a night because it was the way he was built. Everyone is different.

[@billybbob18]

There are genetic night owls. I'm one of them. When people describe that as lazy, I say that I spend just as much time working. It's just shifted a bit. The pressure to get to bed as it gets dark causes too much stress for me. The world caters to early birds due to the farming culture of yesteryear. "The early bird gets the worm"... Not if I snatch it before you wake!

[@777Iwish]

I'm 60 this year. Since our enforced phase at home I began going to bed at 8.30pm. My body naturally wakes up between 4 and 5.30am now this year. I am always feeling better when I follow through and get up.

[@MuahMan]

Oh my god, i start cooking dinner at 8:30. Do you ever go to concert, dinner, friends? I'd commit suicide if I had to go to bed that early.

[@mce871]

I appreciate your words. It has motivated me to write a book.

[@Tom-Travels]

I use a hypnosis audio (31 minutes looped endlessly). It's all about my life goals. I wrote every word of it and agree totally with it's narrative. It can, and will, put me to sleep, and keep me asleep for 8-9 hours. I highly recommend this process.

[@PakistanIcecream000]

Do you put headphones when you listen to audio?

[@MissIoneAngel]

I use hypnosis, but not one self created, may I ask the programs you used to create the audio?

[@archivez101]

You need help

[@alaneddy4575]

Tom, I think you need to relax sometimes too. Being so focused can also turn into self-inflicted stress. Over achieving is a known form of mental illness.

[@aliciah5306]

When he said, he taped his mouth shut during sleep, I thought the same thing! Lol. He is intense, but I’m grateful for his experimentation & knowledge. When I watch his Chanel, I feel like I’m apart of some secret bad ass elite club. I hope he does have some balance tho…all of us high achievers need it!!! ❤

[@johnnyv1034]

That sounds like the Losers Mentality Motto. NOT calling you a loser but perhaps Tom knows what he does and doesn't need in HIS life.

[@not-even-german4892]

It's about balance 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jozy8612]

​@@aliciah5306 I get it I think he tapes his mouth so he can breath w nose I do that. Exercising breathing w nose is best and when sleep is best too. I'm a mouth breather for years.

[@ithinkthereforeitalk935]

Well, it's not for everyone, even 6 am is too early for me. Besides, I am not really sure that 3.30 am is a healthy wake up time for everyone. I feel way more energetic after 3 pm. And through trial and error I have found out that 5 pm is a perfect time for my running sessions. Also my brain works exceptionally well in the evening. So I am definitely not a morning person and will never be. When I try to go against my body and go to bed early I always end up feeling sluggish and tired in the morning. Some people feel great waking up at 3 am but I know from my personal experience I will be gradually destroyed by this kind of inhumane daily regimen. So, Tom, please, stop spreading this cliched nonsense. No, you don't have to outwork anyone, wake up at 3 am or... to be happy and have a fulfilling life. People are not machines and we differ from each other.

[@0707-l3m]

All the crazy people getting up at 3 am after only 6 to 7 hour sleep are not getting enough sleep for their brain, no wonder so many Americans are insane. i need 9 hours of deep sleep and I go no stop all day with full energy. I love night time. Statistics show night people are more intelligent than “morning” people. Insanity and lack of memory are traits of people who dont sleep a minimum of 8 deep hours.

[@babifacedlilthug]

I think you’re missing the point, which is to set rules and structure to change your life. Take what could help you, people, then let go of the rest. I agree with you though; everyone is different.

[@0707-l3m]

@@babifacedlilthug Structure and balance are great but in a country were 3 out of 4 Americans suffer from mental problems, anxiety ,depression, from insomnia where most people barely sleep 5 or 6 hours, telling them to push themselves to get up even earlier is mental suicide. No wonder people in traffic cut in front of me and there are so many accidents, they're ASLEEP. We are all homosepians, the same specie, I need 9 hours sleep and i'm super charged, alert and my brain works great. When I dont get at least 9, my intelligence is not 100% People so much younger than i am have terrible memory becuase they push themselves to be awake more hours, everyone I know is not as intelligent nor alert nor energetic as I am. I would advice people SLEEP MORE, eat veggies only and drink water, then you'll perform at your optimum at whatever time that happens naturally.

[@nofurtherwest3474]

exactly, I could say "wake up at 1am!" because then by 3:3am you'll have already been working for 2+ hours before Tom!

[@KPCflipping]

OMG, I almost 😢 on that speech. Thank you! I think this will save my life.

[@Burghy1]

Sleep time and wake up time are genetic. Don’t feel guilty if you naturally don’t like getting up early. I don’t. I’m successful. Sick of this, “you have to wake up at 5am to be successful,” mantra. It’s not when you wake up, it’s what you do with your day. Love life. Sleep well. Work hard. Be happy.

[@gal-vai7999]

Some people are conditioned to get up early due to anxiety and fear (in terms of getting to work and being productive) and not because it works for their body.

[@floricadunca6909]

I am sure Tom is telling to us the best thing that we have to do to be healthy,but definitely he needs a break a lovely holiday 😀✌️🤔

[@bjh8560]

When do you have time with your wife? Do you have any social life or is life all maximizing productivity towards your goals?

[@MargaretBuj_InterviewCoach]

I was thinking the same... I manage to do all these things before work and I am only up at 7

[@TheBlueTomato101]

Tom's superpower/gift is that he really helps people out at all levels. His wisdom is applicable at the beginning of a self growth journey - things like simply waking up - not binging on tv or food late at night - to 2023 Tony Robbins more " advanced " self growth methods. Like I feel his super power is remembering exactly what he did at the beginning of his jouney to ingite meanigful change. Also - I sleep way better on a full stomach I SWEAR lol

[@JerriSchick]

I had no idea you were so brilliant. You are my favorite geek/nerd empathetic soul.

[@11GrindTime11]

I used to wake up at 330am or 430am for about 5 years straight because I had to work early shifts. I never got used to it and I was always really tired and needed naps daily. Even if I felt I got enough sleep I was still always sleepy! I feel best when I wake up between 8am and 10am. 4am to 5am isn't for everyone but maybe it could be for you just didn't work for me.

[@mcee555]

1

[@22551rick]

It’s your diet

[@11GrindTime11]

@@22551rick no that's not it.

[@viktoriakireeva5860]

Agree absolutely, definitely NOT for everyone. Sleep is part of our life and I love sleep, actually:)). I’m excited to sleep every night it’s like going to cinema, I always see some crazy dreams, always amazed at what my brain is producing 😅 When I have to wake up at 5am for early shifts - I have brain fog all the time, not able to concentrate and think clearly.

[@11GrindTime11]

@@viktoriakireeva5860 yeah it seemed like it was very awkward for me. I seemed to only get energized when the sun would come up and I'd be tired and ready for bed by 730pm or earlier. Now that I can wake up between 8am and 10am, most of the days I wake up without an alarm.

[@JamesDavis-hs3de]

I do most of this but unfortunately I am currently unemployed. This type of routine has helped me maintain my mental health since I lost my job. I want you to make 2 contingency videos: how it’s relevant when you are unemployed and how to modify this for when you have young (elementary or younger) children. They don’t give a 🤬 about my routines and when my 8yo son keeps me up til 10 wanting to spend time with me, it’s difficult to follow any kind of routine.

[@rmbree3027]

Best of luck!! That’s a hard place to be in & I too would like similar videos

[@WilliamsPinch]

Well he doesn’t have children, so he can’t relate to the specific needs of a parent or child. Don’t regret the time you spend with your child and cherish that they adore you enough to want to spend time with you. It doesn’t last.

[@Oggiesilverfitness]

Best of luck in finding a job that you enjoy. Having kids certainly disrupt your routine. I am 62 yrs old now so past that stage of my life.

[@sashaalexander6759]

You can shift this schedule if you have kids that stay up late. Go to sleep by 1030 wake up at 4-430 am. Wake the kids up early if they keep you up late. I have two young children I keep them on schedule even on weekends.

[@sheridixon190]

And the time with him is so very important. I miss bedtimes now that my kids have moved out.

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

I can so relate! I do get frustrated and angry with myself for not getting up on time, and especially I get frustrated when I am not able to fit my workouts with a full time desk job and two kids. I am 47, and I think I used to manage it better when I was younger.

[@SmartBells]

its natural to get frustrated when things don't go as planned

[@naokihang3448]

You are my greatest Inspiration @TomBilyeu More videos in which you are the main speaker please. Go ahead man!

[@MardilB]

You are crushing it and helping others

[@frankgoodmanbuzzholland7517]

I'm with you. For many years, I sleep from 9 or 9:30 till 3:30, then read, write, watch and play guitar for hours before most of the world is up. It's glorious. I Appreciate You! xoxoF.

[@deebert6486]

I have been an early riser between 3-5:30am..I get 5-6hrs of sleep..I go to bed when my body says so usually between 10-11pm..I fall asleep instantly.. don't get up during my sleep..wake up full energy all day..I am retired and enjoy many activities during the week..EARLY HOURS WORK FOR ME! and I do eat healthy!!

[@np1663]

My snooze time is glorious. I allow myself 15 minutes. Its my way of engaging the gears ready for the day. I agree fully on intermittent fasting. Currently on OMAD prepping for a 3 day fast. Autophagy is a very powerful and important action.

[@ryanthen1047]

Do you enjoy your mornings? It sounds like you're doing a lot of things at the same time, and yes, you definitely can get more accomplished that way, but I've found that I can really only be present when I'm doing one thing at a time and giving it 100% of my focus (just working out vs. working out + researching). Not saying you don't enjoy your life (it sure seems like you do), but maybe it's just a difference in how we are able to enjoy life and be present? Either way, you've improved my life so much by just existing and putting out content, so you're the man.

[@jumalsam]

YES! I agree with this because it worked for me for about a year now. That 3am drive pushes you a long way.

[@KatJaguar1122]

This is very interesting to me to listen to. I am making big changes in my life. However, I have a schedule problem and a sleep issue. I love staying up late at night, reading, and learning and researching and journaling. It’s when I get my best ideas and inspiration. But it’s not working for my energy level. I’m wondering if it’s even possible for me to do what he’s talking about because it’s the end of my day where I feel like I finally come alive. But the erratic sleep is not good for my well being. I have a difficult personality than Tom B and of course we all do. But I will listen to this video in increments and see what I get from it.

[@TheBlueskyson]

you could try 30 days of 5 a.m. wake ups Kath?

[@KatJaguar1122]

@@TheBlueskyson nice suggestion. My difficulty is in being able to get to bed early enough on a regular basis. Tonight(day later after my comment) here I am , I got home at 11pm after a long but fulfilling day. Had a teleconference to enjoy at 9pm. After getting home, I hadn’t even had time to have a proper meal. But first had some chores. Then I ate. Then I’m here. Hard to settle down. I think it’s realistic to get to bed early (9or10) sometimes, but I have meetings and classes sometimes in the evening. Maybe I will aim for q0 and perhaps accept that there will be exceptions.

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@KatJaguar1122 also, you could simply customise and go with the flow. Maybe aim for a regular 7 a.m. wake up? At 7 a.m. you can still get stuff done before the world switches on at 9 a.m. Overall though, i agree with earlier comments re - as long as we are taking care of ourselves, getting daily quiet/me time, and gittin $hit done, then we're ahead of the game. Adapting and pivoting are 2 on trend terms we could use too.

[@Desperate.Daniel.24-7]

After getting sick of listening to podcasts and never taking action, I took up a wake up time challenge that looking back now, totally changed my life in just 2 years. I knew I had to be serious if I was gonna do it so I announced it to my friends and family that if I am late by even a second from 5:30 am, I'd send them 300 bucks each. No excuses. The only exception was some emergency incident or urgent travel. And this was a lifetime contract, because from all the amazing interviews I've heard, a strict bedtime schedule was the single most important habit for progress in life. And well, everyone I approached and continue to approach now, to help with the accountability are beyond glad to be of "service" 😅 And so far, I have missed just once around the first month. And that hurt enough both my finances and egp, to get me to never miss again lol. Yeah this method is brutal but if you care enough to want to change your life, it obviously is worth betting your pride and a few thousand bucks on it. My bet definitely paid off and I'm sure the compounding benefits of this one cornerstone of a habit will be many times more over my lifetime.

[@s.j.5810]

That's incredible! Most people are all talk. You put the action behind the words. Inspiring stuff, well done.

[@michaelmichael819]

03:30. Easy to say and do if you're like him and don't have any kids (I remember he said at least once he doesn't want kids..to which I can say, 'wow, well you don't have a clue as to what you're missing out on'! :-) ) or family. Most people - including me - do best with around 8 hours sleep..and going to bed at 7:30 in the evening is not realistic. What Tom has achieved is impressive, no doubt..and keep up the good work (!), but I wouldn't trade my kids and family for his millions from selling his company (and obsession with 'trying to stay young') ever...

[@strangecate178]

(Writing this only at the halfway mark.) So many rules! I’ve not heard of any health experts living into old age. Only some dying in their 60s. This is something that should be explored. Of everything you’re doing, something is missing, because you don’t allow room for it in your strict routine. The last couple of videos I saw, you looked unwell. I hope you’re ok because I enjoy these KZbin’s. Cheers

[@nancydegrassi5151]

Having boundaries within my own routine makes others respect my time and forces me to ask for help with parenting responsibilities

[@USAcntryTX1]

That’s in the middle of the important part of sleep. The REM sleep. Goes against everything we know about healthy lifestyle/longevity 😑

[@Oggiesilverfitness]

I go to bed early (around 9pm). Get up early (anywhere between 4-5am) without an alarm. About 6 to 6 and a half hours sleep is good for me. Workout early (around 6 to 7). Work hard and am as productive as possible. I am 62 yrs old and have more energy than colleagues half my age.

[@mauraloe]

The time you should wake up depends on your chronotype. This can hardly be changed (sleep expert Dr. Matthew Walker). I personally find it so unnatural to wake up when it’s still dark outside. Even if I slept enough, the days that I wake up earlier than what’s natural to me I feel exhausted for the whole day.

[@erockbrox8484]

I'm not a fan of waking up early. I wake up around 10:00am and I am doing just fine. I need my sleep. I cannot function without good quality sleep.

[@firsthelix6726]

Exactly! Stupid generalized advice. It’s dark during the night for a reason! Walker also enforces the importance of getting 8 hours of sleep and the risks that come with sleep deprivation. Not sure why he gets all these experts on his podcast without actually learning from them…

[@delanocoleman7786]

Congratulations Tom, I've been watching your videos over the past 3 or 4 years now and have always thought that you're a very intelligent person. All the videos I've seen was usually while you're interviewing another person whether directly on your set or virtually. This is the very first time I've seen you alone. And maybe you won't believe me, but until I've seen this one my concept of you has changed entirely...you're not intelligent you are a fucking GENIUS! This video has a tremendous impact on my life, keep up with your good work. Geetings from Costa Rica and may God bless you.

[@dmb1995ta]

I agree! He is a great interviewer! Excellent videos. Greetings from Wisconsin! God bless.

[@annan6697]

Waking up at 3:30 am is not realistic for everyone. Sleep is important and individual needs are different. As a single working mom, I used to wake up at 4:00 to work out, do laundry and and get the kids up and ready. This routine stopped working when the kids got older and we’re in sports and extracurricular activities. There were days where we wouldn’t get home until 9:00 pm because of a game. By the time everyone was feed and in bed, it was 11:00; getting up at 4:00 am become almost impossible.

[@notyourbizniss]

Exactly

[@MuahMan]

Everyone I talk on KZbin wakes up at 4 AM to go the gym. But I don't know anyone in my real life that gets up at 4 AM to go to the gym.

[@jurgitabars]

Yesterday I listened to this video and thought that I need to try this 😀 I woke up today at 4:05 😅 4:30 I already was in near by gym 👊 feeling accomplished already while other people still sleep 🎉

[@millersharp5443]

I have almost the same routine,, I do almost all of this except, get up with no alarm, and meditate, everything else is the same. Including keeping my exercise clothes on the foot of the bed, cold showers, and I keep a Gratitude/affirmation journal. I'm going to make a change, I'm going to set a bedtime alarm instead, and sleep until my body say get up.

[@tiakoesmadji]

Thank you Tom! This video motivates me a lot, I will start the 9PM-3:30AM tomorow! And also will start a morning 9-5 Job which realy is changing me a true night owl that ussualy sleeps at 6AM and wake up at 12PM

[@Α.Μπ]

Tom tell us how you research while working out or from the moment that you wake up! Don’t you need to take notes? How do you do it? It will save me! Thank you again! I’ m so much like you, your program fits me like a glove❤

[@shannadayton6425]

This is funny. I get up at 3:30 am everyday so I can be at the gym by 4 am. Leave around 6:30 am so I can go home, shower, eat, etc…then be ready to start work at 8 am. The downside is that I have to go to sleep between 6:30-7pm. Yes, everyone thinks I’m crazy, but that is what works best for me. I have no kids & I’m single so that makes this much easier for me.

[@AbuZak14]

150 min gym sessions everyday, you must come home and sleep!

[@fergusmcgruff752]

Not healthy to get up at 3.30am, messes up the circadian rhythm and raises cortisol at inappropriate times. Long term this is extremely detrimental to health.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Happy to see people in the comments who actually care about their health!

[@Retronize84]

I've been going to sleep around 2-3am and waking up at 7am. Feel better than usual but I have changed other things in my life like better eating, no alcohol, more exercise.

[@stephaniejohnson1972]

Tom's routine is brutal !! I'm here trying to do a "part" of a Taebo work out with Billy Blanks after trying to wake at five, after having gone to sleep aorund 12 last night. And while I'm completing another workout I am trying to digest his suggested of frigid cold showers and 16 hours of fasting daily?! Whew! I realize that the thing is, we have to WANT IT BAD ENOUGH to do all of, or even some of this, but nevertheless if we do it, when we generate the courage and drive to get this routine done, we will achieve phenomenal results. Good luck to all of you. ♥♥

[@tomdownes319]

Powerful Tom! Thanks

[@TB-kz7lx]

This works! Let me tell you, my wife and I started getting up at 2:45 every morning to work out, normally it’s a walk and jog together. Since we’ve been doing this our marriage, life, and careers have flourished in so many ways! Expert advice!

[@firsthelix6726]

Why don’t you sleep at all, actually? It’s completely against the human biorhythm, or why do you think it is dark during nighttime?

[@emilioa7958]

People crazy nowdays

[@Sirbikingviking]

I think one thing I would like to see Tom encourage people to do more is to reduce their trauma load. No amount of optimized routine is going to erase the burden people carry around from bad childhood or adulthood experiences. Do EMDR, cognitive behavioral and somatic therapy, consider psychedelic medicines on top of those therapies, and drop the trauma burden. Even if these are hard to access for a lot of people, I consider these things to be the number one most important thing a lot of people can do to improve their lives, assuming they have been hurt. Of course having good food, exercise and work habits will help mental health (within reason) as well but we shouldn't expect them to be the cure for trauma.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Agreed. I think productivity has been oversold in our society. People are suffering beyond what a new sleep regimen can solve for.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Another strategy is to leave the trauma alone. i.e. practice focusing on thinking something that makes you feel good. Yoga and journalling are both solid and free trauma release mechanisms, without reliving it. Good points Josh. ty

[@Sirbikingviking]

@@WilliamsPinch "Let every person sweep their own porch and the whole world will be clean". I wonder how much of our society's chaos is because people are suffering so much, poor rich and otherwise.

[@0707-l3m]

You must be in the U.S. where everyone has PTSD, mental illness and severe trauma. It’s sad. Americans need to eat LESS and sleep more. Their mental illness, anger and addiction should diminish once their brain recovers with plenty of sleep and healthy vegan food.

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@0707-l3m you onto it brah. We gotta keep it simple and eat and think real like.

[@travismcgrath2403]

To anyone living a normal life or even a mediocre life. You are doing it right. Your life doesn't have to be full of high octane moments. You don't have to be saving the world. All you have to do is be as healthy as you can and enjoy your family and friends. Get a hobby or two. If that is enough for you than you need to do nothing more. This is a ton of bullshit and its not a healthy way to live.

[@samanthaferrari5948]

Well said 👏🏼

[@shr1060]

Best reply ever!!

[@WilliamsPinch]

Love every bit of this👌🏽

[@flickwtchr]

1000 likes.

[@MariaM-tf8os]

Brilliant episode! Thank you for being such an inspiration and your energy! 🙏✨🤍

[@QAnt-no1tc]

1:25:22 for me, the way to get out of wanting to stay in the "comfortable" phase was building love for myself, because I didn't care how I was treating myself to feel comfortable. Now for example, if I think of fast food I think of how my body will feel after I eat it. I started to enjoy eating whole food and fasting because I am excited to "spoil myself" with great feeling/energy. 1st step spiritual growth 2nd step loving myself how God&family loves 3rd step 3 day water fast 4th step whole food & intermittent fasting

[@laflare5097]

here's a tip for better sleep: do cardio at the end of your day! You said you don't do cardio but it's important for heart health. It could be as easy as walking on a treadmill for 30 mins on an incline at a slow pace. It will still increase your heart rate and tire you out so you will have no choice BUT to rest

[@AndrePSilva-ie2uh]

Hi Tom, would it be possible to invite someone to discuss how to implement routines in a family setting and how one can follow these routines when for instance its partner does not have the same knowledge or doesn't want to follow the same routines. For instance a partner that want to watch late night movies with you, or considers extremely important for the couple's harmony to go to bed together, or for instance is from a culture setting from late night dinners with friends and family. Also how to deal with the sleep interruptions by young children. Many thanks

[@AdamPUnger]

In my opinion this obsession with getting the most out of ones life is fueled by deep insecurity and fear. The fear that actually you’re insignificant no matter what you do. Which in the context of eternity is true. And there is nothing you can do about it.

[@WilliamsPinch]

Wow… that’s insightful

[@garymcard]

great philosophical response

[@raymondspagnuolo8222]

I think it was Vince Lombardi who said, "Fatigue makes cowards of us all." So true. I liked this episode. Thank You for another inspiring episode!

[@lafauteavoltaire]

Great video ! I have also been waking up without alarm clock between 2 am and 6 am every day (4:30 though is my prefered time) and I go to bed around 22:00-22:30. I have stopped intermittent fasting as i feel as a 52 years old woman, I eat keto and try to have my last meal before 6pm but I should listen to my body when screaming for food. I am not sure keto and intermittent fasting is good for women at any age, yet right now keto and AIP diet mixed together is what I want to do for improving my health/ autoimmune disease but again, one should listen to hunger alarm to not go on deprivation mode (my theory now). I have read "Miracle Morning" book but I was already getting up very early because of fibromalgia (after long Covid) and realized I was not the only one to really enjoy the silence and the extra time to read, write, think in a quiet and peaceful time of the day (so empowering). I can only exercice after a few hours when my body has warmed up as earlier straight from bed I am very stiff but if I have a 7 o'clock breakfast then I won't exercice before 11 or 12 am so my stomach is rather empty. I also do the cold shower after my work out but as a finishing after a warm one (to relax the muscle). It is tough enough for me this way, I don't feel I should beat me up every day with a straight cold shower (you need pleasure in life and a warm shower to relax your muscles and mind is a good one). I also do warm bath (followed by a cold shower) with sea salt, sodium bicarbonate and magnesium oil to wash out stress and ache. It is not very eco friendly but a pure luxury to wash out from stress, get mineral, and apparently sea salt will clean and purify your aura. It is so rejuvanating, give it a try with a good book or relaxing music. I rather do Ashtanga yoga mixed with pilates than stressing my adrenals with too high intensity work out (again I am 52). I think women need to be more gentle on themselves than men as a lot of us are already drained from too much stress. Premenopause and menopause create a lot of various symptoms that you can research on google and KZbin. A women going through hormones imbalances whatever her age can have an extreme horrible time (from rage episodes, insomnia, depression, weight gain, acne, breast tenderness, hot flashes with anxiety attacks, arthritis...etc....yep when I say horrible I mean it. You need to evaluate your symptoms and treat them before exercising madly as you may get discouraged seeing no to little results. Watch your thyroid, watch your progesterone level (you can go by the symptoms, please read "Dr Lee" book on "bio-identical hormones" therapy), watch your œstrogène levels, your fatigue and inflammations. A 40 something man advice is good but you need to adapt it to your age and gender. More important find a diet you like as a long term life style and not a short time diet, evaluate your symptoms (thyroid, hormones, bad habits...) that slow your progress down, an exercice that you enjoy and don't drain your energy out of yourself and an eating window that fits you without feeling too hungry. Again I don't think you should follow someone experience as he/ she is not YOU. Discipline is good up to a certain point. Listen to your body !! Meditation is great but you can also buy some audio hypnosis download that you can listen after exercising or at nap time. Swimming, yoga and Pilates need to pair breathing with movement, it is a great to work both together and get into a meditative state. Like Tom my body disagree with napping as I got sluggish, headaches and get into a real bad mood. As a matter of fact, like in yoga, don't compare yourself to other, just do the best up to your limit for today and try a little harder tomorrow. This is you not someone else, go to your own pace and add lots of pleasure in whatever you do so you keep on going. Too many obligations weight on women shoulders (job, kids, house, beauty, sex appeal, kindness as a woman asset is kind of an obligation). Enjoy the trip to good health, good vibrations, happiness, success and don't forget life without pleasure is not so enjoyable, so pick your fights and match them with your taste and abilities. Cheers to everyone !

[@18_rabbit]

nailed it! And so on point or spot on about pairing swimming/yoga/pilates with breathing. The nuances of that are a very very big deal in both neurosci and physio-whatnot sci's. Possibly Huberman gets into that in his vid's which are excellent. I'm a man over 50 and u r spot on about women having a preposterously massive number and magnitude of obligations. Totally out of sync with what is balanced. That must be countered at every stage of life, from younger years on. Also, Dr. Gilett mentioned that most ppl do not react well at all to intense exercise very early in day....something very specificaly bad for most ppl re that.

[@dustins4016]

What an amazing video. I love what you do and how you want to help humanity get better. I’m going to try the 7 day challenge starting tonight!

[@violetgypsie]

3:30 am might work for some people, but it won’t if you have kids. I’d be wiped out by 5:00pm and never see my kids.

[@jayvid9044]

Great advice on going to bed at the same time every night; that is paramount! Getting up and getting going makes the world go round; according to Dr Matthew Walkers research; you are addressing those with an early chronotype when it comes to rising early. Many have a late chronotype though where they don’t fall asleep early to wake up early and this is written into their dna. There are short sleepers, average sleepers and even long sleepers (like Einstein for example). I think it really comes down to the part where you mention managing time and rest and work to live and be our best life and succeed. I’m just bringing this up because society has been hard on the health of those with late chronotypes and those that literally need more sleep (long sleepers); it’s even more difficult as they have to manage their time and social obligations even more than the average sleeper. Short sleepers are in a minority, but they fit in quite easily. I love all of your advice around managing time and productivity. I know that ‘wake up earlier’ is music to the ears of those that have no problem doing this, however; those with a late chronotype should not go against the grain of their dna as this will always leave them feeling terrible and harm their health more than doing them any good. You nailed it though on going to bed at the same time every night; I’m just saying that time and duration is different for everyone. Also, if anyone reading this has any type of sleep trouble; request a ‘Sleep study’ from your Dr to see if you have sleep apnea. A sleep study is done in one night, sometimes you can do it at home; the results can change your life for the better forever💚. Not kidding at all; treating my sleep apnea with Cpap therapy has changed my life for the good in ways that nothing else has. I’d echo this video too though, try going to bed at the same time every night; do it when it feels right, whether your’re an early riser or a late riser. And know that if you are a late riser, you need to be even more diligent about your time management and career choices in life. Peace🌿💚.

[@breeoneill1563]

thank you for your input which has left me feeling less alienated.

[@beaububbles]

I'm annoyed I had to scroll this far for someone to discuss Chronotypes. I've put this on my list to 'listen' at some point, but was hoping for a TLDR on whether he discussed any science around Chronotypes. Especially from a guy constantly talking about our 'Biological Experience' on this earth.

[@totadol]

I so love Tom as if he's someone (a friend or a mentor) I know really closely!

[@MegaWatcher35]

Man you are a blessing! Godbless you! Keep changing other peoples lives... you are pretty good at it!

[@HighLifeWorkout]

This is so awesome!!!!