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Nothing happens at 6am for me, so saying "everyone should do X" is about as pointless as any other 1 rule for all or generalization.
Make sure you exercise and are healthy. I find once I've taken care of this, I am so much more likely to have focused, productive time on projects. A good summary of other things that can be done to improve and simplify your life is at zenhabits: http://zenhabits.net/brief-guide/
I do it when ever it feels right and I'm focused, when ever that might be. Some days that's 8 hours straight, other days I go sit on the beach and think. Nothing happens at 6am for me, so saying "everyone should do X" is about as pointless as any other 1 rule for all or generalization.
Also don't underestimate how much time you can scratch on the job. I carry a A4-size book around and jot down ideas, think through problems etc when we're waiting for other people to get to a meeting or some other hold up. It all adds up and saves being bored.
I can't do the early morning thing. I sleep till the last minute before getting ready for my day job.
(you have to love your day job to have energy for evening work)