I swap lives with a night owl for one week. I'm an early bird and my friend Sarah is a night owl. So, for one week we swap routines to see if we could learn anything from each other's schedules. At first, Sarah struggled with the early mornings. I'm exhausted. But she quickly noticed one major benefit, having a distraction-free window for deep work. Meanwhile, I found late nights strangely freeing. With no emails or incoming messages, I was able to focus without interruptions. But there were some major downsides for both of us. Our energy levels and sleep both took a major hit. Another late night for me. Almost 1:00 a.m. I am so done with this. I can't wait to get back to my structure and my routine. Science backs up the idea that our sleep schedules are more genetic than we think. According to sleep researcher Matthew Walker, our chronoype, whether we're naturally early or late risers, is hardwired. Are you a morning type, evening type, or somewhere in between? You have no choice. If you're an evening type, you're an evening type. It's not just a matter of willpower. By the end of the experiment neither of us had fully converted. Ultimately, the best schedule is the one that works for you. [Music]