"[Being an early riser] helped me to wake up early on pretty much everything: relationships, business opportunities, you name it. It helped me see things before they happened, in a way."

"I secretly feel that the day magically stretches beyond the actual 24 hours! I get a great headstart to my day by rising early. I am mentally more alert and I get more done."

"Not only am I more productive because of the freshness of the early morning, but there aren't the normal day-time distractions that so easily pull us away from our goals and plans."

"Find a pattern for yourself that you can stick to that allows you private time."

"I think our morning routines become a way to get out the door instead of getting into a great day and I wanted to change that in my own life."

"For me, it's the perfect time of day to get centered and to think about my work projects. Plus, I'm a photographer and I love taking photos of the sunrise."

"Whether you use the time to get ahead of the day as I do, meditate, exercise, or just spend some quality time with the people you love, that little bit of extra “mindful” time can go a long way toward reducing stress and creating a happier frame of mind"

"It never ceases to amaze me what I'm able to accomplish by getting up just one hour earlier. All this, adds up to some real accomplishments."

"Try to make the habit of rising early. Mornings are truly special. Get up, and let your life improve on its own."

"I've found that my best work is done early in the morning. I'm more creative in terms of my writing. It's just really peaceful when the rest of the world hasn't woken up yet."

"For me, it’s my secret weapon. Being an early riser gives me the chance to get ahead of my day before my day gets ahead of me."