Chris Dixon shares his strategy of exhausting his brain during the day to reach a half-sleepy state where he can do creative work, which is essential for his programming job.
The speaker reminisces on hosting Lefty Talk Radio in the early days with a news guy while maintaining a strict bedtime and occasionally doing comedy spots.
The speaker shares about his experience with attending Mastermind Hangouts, meetings of a small group of people who get together to share what’s going on in their business, and what’s working for them. During these, they would discuss their challenges and work on ways to find solutions, making it last for about three hours, and the experience would leave some exhausted and others energized.
The speaker shares tips for an easier sleep by doing things daily that will make you feel less drained and keep your mind relaxed.
The guest talks about his bedtime routine, working out, and optimizing his creativity through conversation with the muse.