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A super painful habit, but overall rewarding
After practicing waking up before 4 am, I noticed a few things shifted in my life.
Will I always wake up at this time? No.
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But when I have a goal, this time works excellently.
10 Benefits
My income increased.
My days became longer.
My productivity increased.
My mood became more positive.
I have zero trouble going to sleep at night.
I learned how to manage stress more skillfully.
I can dedicate more time to priorities that matter.
I have more time to dedicate to personal development.
My capacity to manage multiple ventures at once increased.
I burn more calories (good for people who have desire to lose weight).
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