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Joe Iconis's avatar

I am famously nap-resistant. It's so difficult for me to fall asleep at night that I find the prospect of naps daunting. I appreciated the "meditation" advice to take the pressure off having to fall asleep quickly... but I really just want to know what crazy shit Sydney Lumet learned during the war that allows him to eat a carb-free lunch and then fall asleep immediately. Goals.

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Lance Rubin's avatar

I think it shows great maturity that, even as a nap-resistant person, you were able to read this. Maybe the meditation thing will help! At least a little. Ha, yeah, Lumet's an inspiration on many levels.

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Jeff Rubin's avatar

As his Dad, I can attest that Lance can fall asleep anywhere very quickly, no matter how uncomfortable it appears to the observer. I also think it's partly genetic as I've been known to fall asleep in the middle of conversations. People who don't know me tend to get offended, but not friends.

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Lance Rubin's avatar

Ha thank you for confirming this, Dad. And please let the record show: napping in the middle of conversations is not the type of nap I'm advocating for here haha. Though I never mind when you do it :)

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Nicolas Lemieux's avatar

I do sometimes nap, usually right after lunch. Now I'm going to do it more often. Thanks!

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Lance Rubin's avatar

Yeah! Love it.

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Freeman Jean's avatar

I am not a napper but will try my best.My Mom use to try and nap with 5 kids running around bugging her to stay awake. Her famous line was “I’m just resting my eyes”

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Lance Rubin's avatar

"Just resting my eyes." Perfect.

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SHARON ROAT's avatar

I have long been a napper. If I had to leave the house to pick up my kids in 10 minutes, I could set a timer and sleep for 9. I used to fall asleep easily in silence, but now I put on an audiobook, perhaps something I’ve already read so I don’t have to pay too close attention. It’s enough to get me out of my own thoughts long enough to doze off. Highly recommend!

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Lance Rubin's avatar

YES! A fellow napper! I love this, Sharon. Leave in 10, sleep for 9. You're speaking my language! And the audiobook to get to sleep, brilliant. Thank you!

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