Why I Don't Read Email in the Morning

Early mornings are pristine, they're my favorite time of the day. As the sun keeps coming up earlier and earlier, I find myself waking up at 6. Rather than do anything else, I either go for a run or skate, or I grab a book and a cup of coffee and read.

Mornings are usually my most creative time. I have a clear head that allows me to think freely and focus on the kind of work that requires attention and creative thinking. That means I write, or work on strategic topics relevant to the comp...