MBML EP 198: A Nap is Your Next Greatest Business Strategy
Tue Feb 03 2026
We’ve been conditioned to think that pushing through "brain mush" is just part of the hustle, but for founders and CEOs, that exhaustion makes you ineffectual at your most important job: making high-level decisions. In this episode, we’re reclaiming the nap as a high-performance tool.
We dive into how a 10-to-20-minute "strategic timeout" recharges your mental battery and calms your nervous system. By giving yourself permission to rest, you aren't being lazy—you’re ensuring you can show up with the clarity and vision your business requires. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is to simply close your eyes and take a rest.
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We’ve been conditioned to think that pushing through "brain mush" is just part of the hustle, but for founders and CEOs, that exhaustion makes you ineffectual at your most important job: making high-level decisions. In this episode, we’re reclaiming the nap as a high-performance tool. We dive into how a 10-to-20-minute "strategic timeout" recharges your mental battery and calms your nervous system. By giving yourself permission to rest, you aren't being lazy—you’re ensuring you can show up with the clarity and vision your business requires. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is to simply close your eyes and take a rest.