Comments on: The Napping Habits of 8 Famous Men

By: Nexus6

Nexus6 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:11:11 +0000

I don’t understand how people can fall asleep on short notice in the middle of the day. It was a skill I wish I had, as I work at home and there’s plenty of opportunity for napping.
This article is an interesting coincidence as I just heard a story on the radio about a company that had added a “nap room” to their offices and everyone including management thought it was the greatest thing – great for productivity and morale. The segment made it sound like a new idea, but I clearly remember that a small (200 or so employees) cmopany I worked at in the early 90s had one and it was considered novel at the time too. I don’t know if anyone actually used it though, I suspect not.

By: Richard Williams

Richard Williams — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:59:14 +0000

This makes me tired. ;-)

Great post.

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:13:56 +0000

My father was a fairly successful businessman. He had several stores, real estates along with a few others businesses. He was also a napper and could fall asleep at the drop of a hat. He learned to fall asleep almost instantly and wake up a short time later while riding the subway in NYC.

By: SulfurSoap

SulfurSoap — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:37:39 +0000

oh yea, one more thing, JFK did a whole lot more than nap for his diversions. He liked a lot of sex with young girls to energize him.

By: SulfurSoap

SulfurSoap — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:33:50 +0000

to those commenting about corporate america – just walk away. Just do it. And walk away from all those things you have convinced yourself that you need. Fact is that you don’t really. Ha ha.

By: Firas

Firas — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:05:12 +0000

It’s known that naps are relaxing and refreshing. but aren’t there women nappers?
yes, all leaders. but, in china, napping at work is a regular practice at work. Someone told me that he was in a meeting there, and suddenly, mattresses were pulled from underneath the desks, light went dim, and snoring started. It is the daily 30min nap for all employees.

By: Wilfred Joseph

Wilfred Joseph — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 01:40:55 +0000

I love it. I once went for almost week while renovating my B&B of not sleeping more that 3-4 hours at a time. I would work 12-16 hours and then sleep for 3-4 hours then work a few hours (4-6) then nap for half an hour. After doing that for a while I got worried about how well I was feeling and thought I was going manic from lack of sleep. I the went to bed and slept for 12 hours.
i now take a nap if I going to pull an all nighter or have to work for long periods of time. it is very invigorating.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:45:51 +0000

Haha Vieras has a point – none of them did day-to-day work as we know it, they were either leaders, or worked on their own time with no deadlines! Unfortunately not very applicable to 95% of us.. right??

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:07:10 +0000

In his book, “How To Stop Worrying and Start Living” Dale Carnegie has advocated the use of naps. However, don’t let your Doctor know you are napping in the afternoon or he will try and get you to have a sleep study done.

By: Super Acai 1200

Super Acai 1200 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:05:11 +0000

I *wish* I could nap! It takes me an hour to fall asleep (just as I’m dozing off, I always have to get up and pee AGAIN) and then if I do, I’m like you and sleep a long time.
What is that thing that makes men fall asleep in moments, even sitting up? I want some of that…!