I can survive with a little less sleep than I need.
But I cannot thrive unless I'm fully rested.
I am militant about getting the sleep I need, it's a non-negotiable bedrock of my day.
So much of our work culture fetishizes the hustle, the constantly being busy.
The more busy you are, the more you cut into sleep time.
Sleep is what allows us to form new mental pathways, to be fresh to tackle complexity with our full minds.
Getting enough sleep does not make you weak or lazy; it allows you to be mentally strong.