I get up at 5am almost every weekday. Sometimes, I don't get to bed until after 11am. Here's some of the things that help me: 1. The knowledge that, if I don't get moving, a dog may pee on the floor. 2. Coffee. On a timer. 3. Unwavering sense of duty and sacrifice for others. 4. NPR. 5. A full bladder. 6. Amphetamines. 7. Explosive flatulence.