The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life. Paperback – January 7, 2020

I didn’t expect The 5AM Club to hit me the way it did. I picked it up for the personal development insights—and while it absolutely delivered on that front, what surprised me most was the format. I had no idea it would be told through a fictional storyline, and that twist honestly reignited a love for storytelling that I hadn’t tapped into since high school. I typically reach for self-help books, but this one bridged both worlds: captivating narrative and practical life-changing wisdom.Robin Sharma masterfully delivers profound insight through a fictional journey that feels both digestible and transformative. There were so many moments where I found myself thinking, “I knew that… but I’ve never heard it said that way before.” His words challenged me, moved me, and above all, motivated me. The book is packed with tools and philosophies that don’t just sound good—they’re actionable. From the 20/20/20 formula to the idea of voluntary discomfort for building willpower, I’m already building out routines and systems to implement everything I’ve learned.The idea of waking up at 5AM used to feel like punishment, but now I see it as a sacred hour of power, purpose, and peace. This book helped me reframe not just my mornings, but the way I show up in life. I’m genuinely excited to start living out the principles in The 5AM Club and see how they transform my routines, mindset, and long-term growth.I now consider myself a fan of Robin Sharma. His writing style, wisdom, and ability to blend story with strategy is something I didn’t know I needed. If you’re looking for a book that not only teaches but inspires—this is it. I highly, highly recommend it!

The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma is like a little secret recipe for a magical morning. I don’t know about y’all, but a magical morning is what I LIVE for! The book follows the journey of an entrepreneur and an artist who meet a wise billionaire, who teaches them the power of waking up at 5 AM. He shares his special 20/20/20 Formula, where the first hour of the day is split into three parts: moving your body, calming your mind, and feeding your brain. It’s all about creating a happy, productive, and fulfilling life by starting your mornings with purpose. This book is an inviting mix of storytelling and life-changing lessons that inspire you to wake up early and shine bright.I started this book when I accepted the 75 Hard Challenge, and it left me feeling truly inspired—like I had unlocked a powerful secret to personal growth and success. Robin Sharma’s storytelling transformed the idea of waking up early into something exciting—more than just a habit, but a meaningful ritual for self-improvement. The 20/20/20 Formula—exercising, reflecting, and learning—felt like the perfect way to start my day with clarity and purpose. It made me realize that discipline isn’t a restriction but a path to confidence, happiness, and control over my life. Now, my mornings feel like a special time for self-care and growth, setting the tone for a more intentional and fulfilling day.The 5 AM Club made me feel so inspired, motivated, and hopeful about change. It showed me that waking up early isn’t just about time—it’s about taking charge of my life. The idea that small habits can lead to big success made me excited to build better routines. The characters’ journeys reminded me that anyone can grow and improve with the right mindset. Now, I see mornings as a fresh start, making me feel more confident, energized, and ready for whatever comes next!The 5 AM Club, it really made me realize how much starting the day with intention can truly transform everything. Robin Sharma’s lessons reminded me that simple habits, like waking up early, can lead to amazing growth and success. Whether it’s using the 20/20/20 Formula or just enjoying the calm of a quiet morning, the book showed me how empowering it is to take control of my day—and my future. It’s honestly been such a beautiful, life-changing experience!

The 5 AM Club is, much like all of Sharma’s work, a book for anyone looking to breakthrough to the next level. Here’s what I love about Robin Sharma, much like Patrick Lencioni and Paulo Coelho, he uses a fable style to deliver incredible content in a way anyone can consume and enjoy. As a business owner and leader, he offers a different way to learn leadership lessons, hundreds of quotes and takeaways, and language that is compelling and different. The genius exists in telling a story about a powerful orator instead of personally taking ownership of the material himself. The entrepreneur, the artist, and the homeless man in the book go on an adventure that is closer to reality than fiction. Richard Branson and many other billionaires of our time create moments and opportunities like this for people in their lives and vulnerability, authenticity, and a little luck can create these opportunities for others. In 2013, a client in our clothing store created a moment for my wife and I that changed the course of our lives and it started from a brief conversation and simply asking a question.In 2014, I read the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. I was an attorney who had finished law school and knew I wanted to pursue something different and I did not know what. The book helped me commit to the career path I chose, in real estate (not becoming a monk), and as wild as it sounds, like the Alchemist by Coelho, instilled hope and adventure back into my imagination. My wife read The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari in one sitting at a time where she was looking to find a path and focus. Then we read The Leader Who Had No Title and in 2015 I lost 55 pounds, took on another vertical position of growth in my company, and committed to getting up at 4:30 AM each morning to run, read, and journal. Robin’s books and his material have driven my wife and I to take the risks and challenge ourselves the way we have. Was it just Robin’s content? No, and yet his books, podcasts, and YouTube videos stick out as watershed experiences on a path to creating our life by design. So much so, that I have borrowed the phrase “with love and respect” from Robin more than a few times. Business books and leadership content could all be the same and it would be boring. A step by step how to wake up at 5 AM and live your life would have been useful and very short. The truth is, like Jim Rohn said, “when enough is enough meets massive action your life will change”. The 5 AM Club tells a story that you need to see, hear, and experience. Just surrender to how wild, crazy, and silly it can be at times to think events like this could occur because when you do allow yourself to imagine that this could be you, one day it will be. Potential mentors, gurus, and masters in your life are more available than you know and when the student is ready they will appear. Robin Sharma outlines the value of getting up at 5 AM, the value of being open to opportunity and adventure, and the value of vulnerability and connection with others. The book is laced with countless business, leadership, and life lessons. It may be the most quotable piece of material from Robin yet and that is saying a lot. This is a great book, and like all of Robin’s content, a must for anyone looking to breakthrough to another level.