I have tried many different techniques and found a simple way that works well for me -- I wake up at 4 a.m. and get 3.5 hours of focused work done. In speaking

I have tried many different techniques and found a simple way that works well for me -- I wake up at 4 a.m. and get 3.5 hours of focused work done. In speaking to friends, especially those doing creative work, I have observed this to be a common thread. There is something about the quiet and stillness of the early morning that helps with focus and productivity in a different way than late night (source: I am a former night owl).