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The 5 AM Writer's Delusion

The 5 AM Writer's Delusion

When your morning routine becomes an exercise in beautiful failure

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Jan 09, 2025
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The 5 AM Writer's Delusion
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The alarm pierces the darkness like a vengeful banshee, and I emerge from my blanket fortress with all the coordination of a drunk penguin attempting parkour. It's 4:45 AM in Arizona, and I've convinced myself that today—yes, finally fucking today—I'll join the ranks of those mythical creatures known as "morning writers."

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