We’ve been discussing naps frequently around here. I’m fascinated by the idea of improving cognitive function, boosting hormone production and generally becoming more effective in life by simply taking a break and napping.Today, I’m curious about how to optimize for good sleep. More specifically, I’m mining for what sort of surface is ideal for the most Zs. We can’t always … [Read more...]
Deciding While Tired
If you’re exhausted at the end of a long day and are running on less than optimal sleep, don’t make tough decisions.We know that sleep deprivation can be serious. It was cited as a factor in the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown, the Exxon Valdez disaster and the Challenger explosion. While you’re probably not likely to have control over projects of this magnitude, simply getting … [Read more...]
Early Morning Lifting
My sons and I have been optimizing to do three things.Spend more time together. Consistently get our weight training sessions in. Get better sleep.We have created a process to dominate all three in an hour.Three days a week, my young men and I leave the house for the gym at 5:45 am. School starts for them at 8:00am. We could opt to go in the afternoon, but by … [Read more...]
Optimizing Sleep
It's pretty special to come in here tomorrow and have a chance to do that. I've had a lot of sleepless nights for a lot of reasons, but tonight I look forward to losing that sleep. It's been a long hard grind... Buck Showalter just managed his team to a division clinching win. No one will blame him for skipping (see?) out on a night’s sleep. We’ve all prioritized a various … [Read more...]
Benefits of Naps
This morning, I sat at my kitchen table exhausted from working late last night and waking up at the crack of dawn to get my young men off to school. My workout loomed large. I scheduled a tough one with a spotter, so I knew I’d be pushing myself exceptionally hard. I didn't look forward to trading in my robe for getting dressed; my cozy bed was just yards away.In that … [Read more...]