therealchiko

What are some of the routines that work to minimize time before one can do great work with good focus? In addition to knowing time of day when one is most productive, what other strategies do you employ to be excellent and deliver great work when you sit down to work?

I am a software developer and I get insanely productive / focused just as everyone is knocking off, around 4-5pm and can work until the wee hours of the morning.

Even though I work remotely and have daily standups in the afternoon, I actually get work done when everyone else is finished. This sometimes affects me at that I have to work during the day so I can collaborate but it will be a bit difficult as I won't be at my peak. How does this affect collaboration for you and is this something you have communicated with co-workers? I am curious to know how people have managed this kind of work routine.