The best defense is a good offense. If you dont attack the day, it attacks you. When you hit the snooze and get up at the last minute, you are behind. You are rushing, late, playing defense. When you wake up early, my sweet-spot is 5am, you have the advantage. The world is asleep but you? You are up. Wake up before the sun rolls out of bed. There is no traffic, no one in your way, it is quiet – the sound of your advantage.
Early, you have the edge on your opponents. You cant control much but you can control this. To rise earlier, go to sleep earlier. I like to work out first thing. Complete what I would have dreaded all day or not done. Get at it, get it done, watch what the rest of your day feels like when you are done with the hardest part before the rest of the world is even up.