Keith - I love this article and I swear by the 20 minute catnap, love the quick cold-shower - or quick hike in the snow which I just finished 20 minutes ago no less; I do move a lot throughout my day and stretch because I sit often enough given my chosen profession.
I did not know of the bright-cool lamp! Great tip.
I try to do the rest of what you lay out here as well!
WHAT I want to do and I'd love to hear an article from you - is what I try to do - STRING-them together for synergistic effects.
My original article presented a powerful, practical approach to staying alert during all-nighters by borrowing from extreme professions.
I was thinking that a follow-up piece could tie these ideas together under a unifying concept—perhaps something like "The Science of Strategic Fatigue Management."
Here’s a possible angle for the follow-up, and a brief outline to consider:
Title:
Beyond the All-Nighter: How to Manage Fatigue Like an Elite Performer
Intro idea...
We now know how surgeons, pilots, and Navy SEALs stay awake when it matters most. But what if we take this a step further? Instead of just surviving an all-nighter, what if we could train our bodies and minds to handle fatigue like high performers—before, during, and after intense exertion?
Key Sections:
1. Prepping Your Body for Resilience
Sleep banking: How elite athletes and military personnel ‘save up’ sleep to mitigate deprivation.
The role of nutrition in long-term cognitive endurance (e.g., brain-boosting diets that enhance alertness).
2. The 24-Hour Performance Cycle
How to structure energy and rest cycles over an extended period (not just one all-nighter).
Alternating between peak focus, movement, and micro-recovery (linking the previous article’s techniques into a holistic system).
3. Hacking Your Circadian Rhythms
Aligning light exposure, temperature control, and movement to regulate alertness naturally.
How shift workers and astronauts manage long-term sleep disruptions.
4. Recovery Like a Pro
Beyond just "catching up on sleep": How to reset your brain after prolonged exertion.
The science of strategic naps, hydration, and nutrition for rapid recovery.
This approach would elevate my previous article from "how to survive an all-nighter" to "how to master fatigue management in life and work."
It could resonate well with professionals, students, and high achievers who regularly face extended work demands.
I know you have a lot of experience with things like Circadian Rhythms, plus much, much more
What do you think of this outline?
Want to add or change it?
Maybe we could write it as a joint article together, or you could perhaps appear in the article or I could quote you on some parts of the article?
That way I could promote your SubStack and maybe even you could promote mine?
I love it! I have a chapter in my book on synergy related to say what happens when you add sleep to your well-being equation and then right after a power nap, you meditate, and then after you meditate do a quick 20 minute run - so that within an hour period of time you've supercharged your physiology - into a flow state that is more than any one single item by itself.
I was thinking something like that in regards to your Key Sections portion. I'd be happy to weigh in on portions - as you mention - quote me on certain portions of the article.
I'm flexible on matters like this as I'm new here and building my base as you are.
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. I think that idea would work. I'll work up the piece a bit more and send it to you in a DM, so you can have a better look and decide how to flesh out the references to your research in your book.
Keith - I love this article and I swear by the 20 minute catnap, love the quick cold-shower - or quick hike in the snow which I just finished 20 minutes ago no less; I do move a lot throughout my day and stretch because I sit often enough given my chosen profession.
I did not know of the bright-cool lamp! Great tip.
I try to do the rest of what you lay out here as well!
WHAT I want to do and I'd love to hear an article from you - is what I try to do - STRING-them together for synergistic effects.
Thank you for this! 🙏
Thank you so much for your feedback on my article, Bronce 😀. You just made my day 👍
Glad you found my tips useful. I try to move a lot, so walk and go to the gym 3 times a week, so yes, stretching is a really good thing to do.
I'll try and see if I can string these ideas together in a follow up article soon, ok?
Cheers
Keith
Keith - Would love that! Cheers indeed :)
Hi Bronce
My original article presented a powerful, practical approach to staying alert during all-nighters by borrowing from extreme professions.
I was thinking that a follow-up piece could tie these ideas together under a unifying concept—perhaps something like "The Science of Strategic Fatigue Management."
Here’s a possible angle for the follow-up, and a brief outline to consider:
Title:
Beyond the All-Nighter: How to Manage Fatigue Like an Elite Performer
Intro idea...
We now know how surgeons, pilots, and Navy SEALs stay awake when it matters most. But what if we take this a step further? Instead of just surviving an all-nighter, what if we could train our bodies and minds to handle fatigue like high performers—before, during, and after intense exertion?
Key Sections:
1. Prepping Your Body for Resilience
Sleep banking: How elite athletes and military personnel ‘save up’ sleep to mitigate deprivation.
The role of nutrition in long-term cognitive endurance (e.g., brain-boosting diets that enhance alertness).
2. The 24-Hour Performance Cycle
How to structure energy and rest cycles over an extended period (not just one all-nighter).
Alternating between peak focus, movement, and micro-recovery (linking the previous article’s techniques into a holistic system).
3. Hacking Your Circadian Rhythms
Aligning light exposure, temperature control, and movement to regulate alertness naturally.
How shift workers and astronauts manage long-term sleep disruptions.
4. Recovery Like a Pro
Beyond just "catching up on sleep": How to reset your brain after prolonged exertion.
The science of strategic naps, hydration, and nutrition for rapid recovery.
This approach would elevate my previous article from "how to survive an all-nighter" to "how to master fatigue management in life and work."
It could resonate well with professionals, students, and high achievers who regularly face extended work demands.
I know you have a lot of experience with things like Circadian Rhythms, plus much, much more
What do you think of this outline?
Want to add or change it?
Maybe we could write it as a joint article together, or you could perhaps appear in the article or I could quote you on some parts of the article?
That way I could promote your SubStack and maybe even you could promote mine?
Open to any ideas you have.
Let me know your thoughts, ok?
Cheers
Keith
I love it! I have a chapter in my book on synergy related to say what happens when you add sleep to your well-being equation and then right after a power nap, you meditate, and then after you meditate do a quick 20 minute run - so that within an hour period of time you've supercharged your physiology - into a flow state that is more than any one single item by itself.
I was thinking something like that in regards to your Key Sections portion. I'd be happy to weigh in on portions - as you mention - quote me on certain portions of the article.
I'm flexible on matters like this as I'm new here and building my base as you are.
As I say, Cheers indeed!
Hi Bronce
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions. I think that idea would work. I'll work up the piece a bit more and send it to you in a DM, so you can have a better look and decide how to flesh out the references to your research in your book.
Cheers
Keith
@Keith-Williams Sounds good my friend! Cheers indeed :)