The 5AM Club for high achievers? A little later won’t matter

Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook likes waking up before 5am, and for a spell he nailed 3.45am. He will spend an hour responding to his daily avalanche of 700 or 800 e-mails.

His morning routine also involves strength exercises and a stop at Starbucks on his 7am drive to work. Another early bird, former US first lady Michelle Obama, hits the gym every day after she rises and shines at 4.30am.



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