In a study of 367 university students, biologist Christoph Randler found that what they say is true — the early bird really does get the worm.
"When it comes to business success, morning people hold the important cards," he found. "My earlier research showed that they tend to get better grades in school, which get them into better colleges, which then lead to better job opportunities."
He continued: "Morning people also anticipate problems and try to minimize them, my survey showed. They're proactive. A number of studies have linked this trait, proactivity, with better job performance, greater career success, and higher wages."