Slapping an alarm clock and dragging yourself out of bed is no way to start the next best day ever. We have a few more effective ideas, from the likes of Mark Twain, Benjamin Franklin, and others.
"If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I'm about to do today?" Steve Jobs suggested asking ourselves. Check out the video above for ways to make the most of your morning--and the rest of the day as well.