Robin Sharma’s book, The 5am Club, advocates for the benefits of waking up at 5 a.m. as a vital component of success and efficiency. The first hour after waking up, commonly known as the “victory hour,” according to Sharma, should be divided into three 20-minute segments.

During the “first” phase, it is dedicated to exercise and conditioning the body to build stamina and endurance, the second is devoted to contemplation and journaling, and the third to learning. This framework, known as the 20-20-20 plan, is designed to assist people and organizations in getting their day started on the right foot and laying the groundwork for a productive and successful day.

“All change is hard at first, messy in the middle and gorgeous at the end.”
Robin Sharma

One of the book’s central topics is that getting up early helps people to take ownership of their mornings and set the tone for the rest of their day. Anyone can get a significant advantage in the day by getting a jump on their to-do list (if they’ve written one) and tackling crucial tasks before the majority of the world wakes up.

This can help relieve anxiety and boost productivity, as individuals are able to focus on their job without the intrusions and disturbances that often arrive later in the day.

Aside from the 20-20-20 strategy, the book highlights the necessity of developing and maintaining excellent habits. Habits, according to Sharma, are the foundations of success and may assist individuals in achieving their objectives and living more happy lives.

Consistent, Sustained Effort

The Taj Mahal is used in the book as an illustration of the power of steady, sustained work over time. The Taj Mahal took 20 years to build, but with a little resolve and a lot of constancy, the structure was ultimately finished. Individuals, according to the book, may utilize the same strategy to establish healthy habits and success in their own lives. Albeit, not without its share of work, setbacks and letdowns.

The 5am Club also emphasizes the need of setting limits in order to succeed. (limits? what are those?) This includes creating boundaries for yourself in terms of time, energy, and attention, as well as creating boundaries with others.

Individuals may safeguard their time and energy by creating clear boundaries and focusing on what is most important to them. Aside from the 20-20-20 strategy, the book highlights the necessity of developing and maintaining excellent habits.

The book highlights the value of being present and aware, in addition to the 20-20-20 plan, habit building, and boundary setting. I’m already liking where this is going.  The present now, according to Sharma, is where life happens and where we exercise the greatest influence. Individuals may make the absolute most of their time and live life to the fullest by being present and completely absorbed in the specific moment.

Getting In The “Flow”

The phenomenon of “flow” is another significant theme in the book. Flow is a state of mind in which people are completely absorbed and involved in a work or activity, and it is frequently connected with high levels of creativity and productivity. Remember when Michael Jordan scored 60 points in one game by himself? Yeah. Like that.  According to the book, participating in things that put us in a state of flow allows us to be more productive while also finding greater satisfaction and fulfillment in our job.

Ultimately, The 5am Club is a book that invites people to take charge of their mornings and set themselves up for success by developing positive habits, establishing boundaries, and being present in the moment. Individuals can attain their objectives and live more happy lives by adhering to these ideals.