Why was this written like I should care what a grown adult does with their life? If I could sleep in until 8:59am every day I would. All the more power to them!
When I was going to the office I'd usually get up, bathroom, clothes, out the door (I'm a shower-at-night person). Alarm clock at 7:30 when I need to leave at 7:40 wasn't uncommon. Sure, there's the commute but I don't think it's THAT different from what the author described, because I still take these 10 minutes before work now.
I mean, I contrast this with people who like/have to get up way before they strictly need to, to go for a walk, or running, or reading, or whatever. I hate that, I don't even drink coffee at home before leaving.