Bill Gates has written an article on the skills you need to succeed, saying that “a solid working knowledge of productivity software … has become a basic foundation for success in virtually any career.” He reflects on a lot of different things, well worth a read.
I usually set the alarm 30mins earlier than I need to get ready and get out etc. I’m one of these people who would much rather be ready earlier and have an extra twenty mins to sit and enjoy a cup of tea or something, than allowing myself just tje bare minimal amount of time, and being late if something puts be behind schedule.