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I think that people greatly overestimate the productivity gained by sacrificing sleep. For intellectually taxing work I think it is probably detrimental overall
by Gatsky 11y ago
I think that people greatly overestimate the productivity gained by sacrificing sleep. For intellectually taxing work I think it is probably detrimental overall, particularly if chronically sleep derived. Lots of high profile successful people say the don't sleep, but this may largely reflect their exceptional drive and dedication, rather than any real benefits.
The second thing to consider is the use of stimulants like modafinil, apparently quite common in the startup community.
- sliverstorm 11y agoThere can be considerable productivity gained, for very short windows of time. It's all "tortoise and the hare". If you have something due at 7AM, sprint. If it's due in three months, pace yourself and optimize average productivity, which usually means balancing working hours against sleep, exercise, relaxation, socialization, and food.
- karissa 11y agodon't take that shit.
- Gatsky 11y agoJust to clarify, I meant that the founder might be using such drugs, not that the OP should start using them!
- toomuchtodo 11y agoI've used modafinil for personal 96 hour sprints, and while it works, I can't even describe the nightmares I had during the 18 hours I'd then sleep. Would not use again unless my life depended on it.