I think what you've hit upon, for those of us with enough privilege to set out own schedule and priorities, it takes mental effort and will power to do what les

I think what you've hit upon, for those of us with enough privilege to set out own schedule and priorities, it takes mental effort and will power to do what less privileged people do just as a matter of necessity. You didn't have to psyche yourself up to wake at 5am, because you had external forces setting that requirement for you. If you set your own schedule and work remotely or what have you, getting up at 5am is an act of will.