After, Navy Seal, Jocko Willink instigated the YouTube trend of waking up at 5AM, influencers across the globe have attempted to replicate the routine. With benefits of mental wellness and productivity, there is a wealth of people itching to experience the results.

However, as a university student I wanted to see whether the hype was worth the tiredness and whether the productivity boost was great enough to endure the early starts.

Directed and produced by William Candelent.