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Book SynopsisDoes the early bird always catch the worm? Society largely praises early risers while maligning so-called night owls. However, countless research studies have shown that night owls are more successful and wealthier than early risers. The Morning Myth proves that indeed, night owls are generally more successful in life than early risers. It restores night owls' self-confidence, and encourages them to achieve more on their natural schedules. In The Morning Myth, Frank J. Rumbauskas provides practical tips to help night owls thrive: Informs employers about how much productivity they're losing by forcing night owls to be at work bright and early Offers advice on how to schedule both early risers and night owls for maximum productivity Shows night owls how to achieve maximum happiness at work Coaches managers on getting the most out of their night owl employees Whether you're a night owl yourself, or employ those who find their work mojo later in the day, The Morning Myth breaks down
Table of ContentsPreface vii
Chapter 1 Confessions of a Stigmatized Night Owl 1
Chapter 2 The Brainwashing 17
Chapter 3 The Prison 31
Chapter 4 Studies Favoring Morning Larks Are Fatally Flawed 43
Chapter 5 Fighting Your Internal Clock Is Harmful to Your Health 51
Chapter 6 Your Circadian Rhythm—and Why You Can’t Change It 63
Chapter 7 Night Owls Are More Successful 77
Chapter 8 Night Owls Are Smarter Than Early Risers 91
Chapter 9 Night Owls Are More Productive 101
Chapter 10 Night Owls Are More Creative 115
Chapter 11 Night Owls Are More Relaxed 133
Chapter 12 Night Owl Discrimination and Sleep-Shaming 141
Chapter 13 Diet, Nutrition, and Other Secrets to Better, Deeper Sleep 157
Chapter 14 Mitigating the Health Risks of Early Rising 193
Chapter 15 How Flexible Work Hours Benefit Employers 203
Epilogue: Night Owls Have a Huge Advantage over Early Risers 211
Acknowledgments 213
About the Author 215
Index 217
