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 From the New York Times:

Being a Night Owl May Be Bad for Your Health

 

41% of Americans are getting less than seven hours of sleep a night. 

For years, I’ve slept…anywhere from 5 to 9 hours a night. Usually around 6 or 7. That is, until I read this NY Times article a few years ago that pointed out that sleeping less actually makes us stupid—worse in our business lives. And there went my workaholic’s rational for burning the candle at both ends.

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