I once told my son something that has stuck with me throughout my life: “Ignore the day and focus on your evenings and early mornings.” If he can master these two parts of the day in the next five years, he will become too smart, too sharp, and too disruptive in the world of business and problem-solving.
You see, the day belongs to your boss, your clients, your customers, and your responsibilities. But the time before the world wakes up and after it slows down? That time is yours. And that’s where the real growth happens.
The Power of the Quiet Hours
When I finished my youth service, I landed a regular 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. job. It was a survival period; I needed the job, and the income, to pay my bills. But I refused to let that job, that 9-to-5 routine, define my future dreams.
While many people waste their nights on entertainment, distractions, and unnecessary outings, I chose to do the opposite. My 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. became my building and growing time. In fact, it was my war time because I realized that the silent battles—those moments when others were asleep—were where real transformation takes place.
After work, while others were relaxing, watching TV, scrolling through their phones, or sleeping, I was reading, studying, and strategizing. I was sharpening my skills and working on my ideas. I always woke up early to think, plan, and execute important things.
I knew that I couldn’t let my day job be the only thing that defined my life. I was living two lives in one: By day, I worked for others and earned money; by night, I worked for my future and invested in myself.
And that, my friends, made all the difference.
The Three Kinds of People at Night and Early Mornings
I remember telling my son there are three kinds of people you’ll find at night and early mornings:
- The Sleepwalkers: These people waste their nights on mindless things that don’t grow them. Whether it’s entertainment, social media, or distractions, their evenings add no value to their future.
- The Survivors: These ones do the bare minimum. They relax, rest, and simply wait for the next day to start again, repeating the same cycle without real progress. They may survive, but they never thrive.
- The Creators: These are the ones who use their nights like a weapon. They create, build, learn, reflect, plan, and execute. They treat every evening and morning like their personal university—a time for growth, not rest.
So, I always ask my son: Which one do you want to be? Because your evening and early morning habits will ultimately decide your future.
What About You?
If you are young and reading this, let me ask you a serious question:
How are you using your evenings?
How are you spending your early mornings?
If you don’t control these hours, you will wake up five years from now in the exact same position you are today.
- If you go to bed without a plan, you wake up confused.
- If you spend your nights watching nonsense, your mornings will be useless.
- If you keep wasting the time meant for personal growth, you’ll keep wondering why nothing is changing in your life.
But if you flip the switch and start using your nights and mornings wisely, here’s what will happen:
- You’ll become sharper, faster, and more disciplined.
- You’ll start seeing new opportunities everywhere.
- You’ll separate yourself from the crowd in ways you never imagined.
A Five-Year Challenge
So, I challenge you today, alongside my son, to master your evenings and mornings over the next five years. Treat them like gold. Because if you do, the results will be life-changing.
I am the Billionaire Mechanic, and I believe in this so much that I’m asking you to share this with others. Let’s make sure the younger generation begins today—by owning their evenings, dominating their mornings, and making their days work for them.
The time to start is now. The future belongs to those who take control of their time.