I proudly wake up at 8:59 a.m., one minute before starting my remote work job. There are thousands like me, and we don't care what you think

Barnes urges bosses to respect everyone’s schedules; he’s a strong proponent of asynchronous work wherever possible. His best piece of advice is to reprioritize sleep. “You’re a better employee, spouse, and friend, and better to yourself,” he says. “Everything gets better when you get the sleep you need.”