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If I need a stimulant to keep me awake, I go to sleep. Pulling an all-nighter when I'm already in sleep debt only produces code that sucks. The next day, I'm too tired to be functional and I've got a bunch of code that needs to be thrown out and rewritten. Sleep is a better use of time.
No stimulants, just polyphasic sleep. I get the jitters if I try caffeine...
Are you doing a true uberman schedule? How's that working for you?
If you're really interested you should try to find a copy of Why We Nap by R. Broughton. There's a lot of confusion and general BS on the net about Polyphaic sleep. This book takes a scientific approach. The problem is its no longer in print so you might try a university library...
As far as how it works, I love it. Being awake for so much of the day is a huge plus, but the biggest improvement is actually in how you feel. Much sharper, better concentration, mood, etc. That is if you can make it past the adjustment period and you can stay on schedule. The big downside is that its still socially a "weird" thing. People will look at you crazy when you try to explain it...
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Are you doing a true uberman schedule? How's that working for you?
Right now I have a core sleep of about 4hrs each night. I had to come off uberman when I started working as I cant really take naps at the office except for lunch. All the more reason to quit and found a startup right? If you're really interested you should try to find a copy of Why We Nap by R. Broughton. There's a lot of confusion and general BS on the net about Polyphaic sleep. This book takes a scientific approac…
If I need a stimulant to keep me awake, I go to sleep. Pulling an all-nighter when I'm already in sleep debt only produces code that sucks. The next day, I'm too tired to be functional and I've got a bunch of code that needs to be thrown out and rewritten. Sleep is a better use of time.
Earlier quoted context omitted.
Are you doing a true uberman schedule? How's that working for you?
Right now I have a core sleep of about 4hrs each night. I had to come off uberman when I started working as I cant really take naps at the office except for lunch. All the more reason to quit and found a startup right? If you're really interested you should try to find a copy of Why We Nap by R. Broughton. There's a lot of confusion and general BS on the net about Polyphaic sleep. This book takes a scientific approac…
Tazo Chai
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kratom Kratom is a great stimulant. If you take too much, you don't get jittery, you just get really happy.
Tazo Chai
Chai is good. If you have free time it's fun to experiment with making your own. SpecialTeas.com has a variety of cheap black teas that work well, and the other decent site is uptontea.com, which is actually based just outside Boston. Then the rest of the ingredients you can get from the supermarket. There are a bunch of decent recipes online; I usually use the one from the rec.food.drink.tea FAQ
If I need a stimulant to keep me awake, I go to sleep. Pulling an all-nighter when I'm already in sleep debt only produces code that sucks. The next day, I'm too tired to be functional and I've got a bunch of code that needs to be thrown out and rewritten. Sleep is a better use of time.
Agreed. I don't even drink or ingest any stimulants. Keeps my sleep much more regular.