Why I Get Outside at 5 A.M. I’ve been thinking a lot about circadian rhythms lately — basically, the body’s natural clock. And the more I’ve leaned into mine, the more I realize how much it affects my energy, my creativity, and my ability to show up every day like the person I’m trying to become. For me, that starts at 5 a.m. Not because I’m trying to be hardcore. Not because a book told me to. But because I want to give myself a real shot at having the energy it takes to rise up as a musician, creator, and human being. So every morning, I walk outside right after I wake up. I try to catch the sunrise — even if it’s cloudy, like today. Sometimes it’s bright and loud, sometimes it’s muted, barely peeking through. Either way, just stepping into the natural light resets something inside me. Getting that early sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm — which means better sleep, better focus, better recovery, and more consistent energy throughout the day. And honestly, as creatives, we need every bit of that. Lack of energy saps our strength. It steals our momentum. It dulls our spark. This little morning ritual has been one of the simplest, most grounding things I’ve added to my daily rhythm. No perfection. No pressure. Just showing up for myself before the rest of the world wakes up. If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy, your clarity, or your creative drive, try it. Step outside early. Let the day meet you. Set your rhythm before the world sets it for you. If you already do something similar, I’d love to hear what your morning rhythm looks like. Let’s keep rising — one sunrise at a time. — Scott

🎸 (A band-inspired challenge for real growth + creative alignment) Today’s challenge is simple, but it hits deep. In every great band, there’s call and response — one musician plays something honest, and someone else answers. That’s how music grows. That’s how people grow too. So here’s your challenge: 1. Write Your “Call” Take two minutes and write down one truth about where you are right now. Not a whole story. Not a confession. Just a line that feels real today. Example: “I’m trying, even when it doesn’t look like it.” “I want more energy than I’ve had lately.” “I’m ready for my own comeback.” Short. Raw. Honest. 2. Write Your “Response” Now answer your own line with a response that helps you rise — like a bandmate calling you forward. Example: “And I’m not doing it alone anymore.” “So today, I’ll move my body for five minutes.” “This is my rehearsal — the show is coming.” Keep it real, not corny. This is self-growth without the self-help tone — just a creative, powerful way to talk to yourself like someone worth listening to. 3. Share One Line Pick either your “call” or your “response” and drop it in the group thread. That’s it. --- 🎤 Why This Works (Rockstar Philosophy) Band energy > solo struggle. When you speak something real, and someone witnesses it — even silently — it gains power. This challenge helps you: Build personal truth (stoicism) Build forward momentum (behavioral activation) Build connection (bandmate mindset) Philosophy meets creativity. Rockstar energy meets self-leadership. --- 🎸 Drop your line below. Today, we rise one sentence at a time.

Let’s be real. If we’re not sleeping, we’re not creating.We’re not thinking clearly. We’re not rising — we’re running on fumes. And running on fumes is how legends fade early. Sleep is your fuel, your reset, your recharge button — and it’s one of the most underrated tools for real rockstar energy. Here are a few simple, no-BS techniques to help you sleep like a legend, not a zombie: 🎯 BEFORE BED – Set the Stage Like a Pro You wouldn’t walk on stage with your gear all over the place. Same goes for sleep. 1. Wind down your “set” early.Lights down. Screens off. Let your brain know the show’s over.👉 Try a red light lamp or dim lighting 1 hour before bed. 2. No phones in bed.Seriously. Put it across the room. Scrolling kills melatonin.Instead? Music, a physical book, or a journal. 3. Cool it down.Your body sleeps better in a cooler room — 60–67°F is the sweet spot.Bonus: take a warm shower an hour before bed to trigger the cool-down effect. 🎯 WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE NIGHT – Don’t Panic 1. Don’t fight the night.Wake up at 2am? It happens. Fighting it only revs up your brain. 2. Get up — low light only.Sit somewhere calm. Breathe. Journal. Meditate. Read something non-stimulating. Let the sleep wave come back naturally. 3. Try “4-7-8” breathingInhale 4 seconds.Hold 7 seconds.Exhale 8 seconds.Repeat 4 times. It calms your nervous system and resets your rhythm. 🎯 BONUS: Your Rockstar Sleep Ritual Create a 10-minute “offstage routine”: - Shut off your tech - Play calming music or white noise - Write down what you’re letting go of - Lay down and say: “I did enough today. Now it’s time to restore.” That’s real self-leadership. That’s what rising looks like. 💬 Drop a Comment: What helps you wind down — or what totally wrecks your sleep?We’re all learning how to manage our energy better. Let’s trade notes like a real crew. Because the truth is: sleep isn’t weakness. It’s strength. You’re not your best when you’re exhausted. You can’t lead, write, record, show up, or create magic when you’re wrecked.

Big shoutout to a few new members stepping into the circle: @justin-oliver-5678@leeanne-hurren-1325@felixurbanek Welcome to Rise Up Rockstar. This isn’t just another group.It’s not a course. Not a funnel. Not some polished self-help thing. It’s a band. A crew. A creative uprising. If you’re here, you probably know what it feels like to fall down — and still feel that fire inside to get back up.That’s what this space is about. We’re not trying to be perfect. We’re here to be real — and to rise on our own terms. Some of us are giving. Some are gathering strength.Both are welcome. Just show up like you mean it. If you’ve got something to share — drop it.If you’re here to find your footing again — take what you need. This place is for the creatives, the outsiders, the ones who’ve been told to sit down — and decided to stand louder instead. So, to our new bandmates:Drop a note below. Tell us what you're working on. What you're hungry for. What you're building. Or just say hey.You don’t have to be loud — just be present. This is your space now.Let’s rise. – Scott

🎯 Radical Love in Action Today’s challenge:Do one thing today that shows yourself radical love — even if it’s awkward, small, or new for you. Here are a few ways to do it: - Say something kind to yourself out loud - Take a break without guilt - Delete or say no to something that drains you - Do something creative just for you, not for likes - Set a boundary and keep it - Write yourself a love note (yes, seriously) Radical love isn’t about being soft.It’s about taking yourself seriously enough to care for yourself like you would a best friend, or a bandmate in need. 📣 Drop a comment in the group:Tell us what you did — or what you wish you could do — to love yourself today. This is how we practice risin