Successful People Who Wake up Late

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

Look up habits of successful people, and one thing comes up over and over: Successful people tend to wake up early.

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But before you attempt to reprogram your sleepy brain, consider this: While, yes, early birds do get some worms, naturally late risers get some perks, too.

One Spanish study suggested that night owls who sleep in may be more intelligent than their day-bound peers, and Italian researchers found evidence that "evening types" might be also be more creative.

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As Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg proves, waking up late can definitely be compatible with success. Scott Olson / Getty Images

It may not be compatible with a standard office job, but as these 18 people prove, waking up late can definitely be compatible with success.

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