Sleep, movement, and offline time

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Jul 8, 2026
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We try to fix everything with more hours, more calls, more hustle. But your brain is not a SaaS tool. 

You can’t just “scale it” on demand.

This is why sleep, movement, and offline time are my non-negotiables.

1️⃣ Sleep 

Pick a work cutoff time.

No “quick emails” in bed.

2️⃣ Movement 

20–30 minutes a day
walk, gym, stretch, doesn’t matter.

Schedule it like it’s a board meeting.

3️⃣ Offline time

Go for deep work and deep rest.

At least one 60–90 minute block a day.

Put your phone in another room.

They are boring habits, but they will help you make less emotional decisions as a tired founder.

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