When I was a young man, the notion of getting plenty of rest was “good work if you can get it”, while raising kids and striving to get ahead. After all, Winston Churchill once said that “four hours a night was all a chap should need”… well, maybe during the intense moments of WWII. With the benefit of hindsight being 20/20, I would have to say, that without the benefit of quality rest, not much else is possible, long term. Honestly, one of the best things that happened to me was, buying a Fitbit. Now, it’s hard to hide from the truth, at least as it relates to sleep.
Here’s #5:
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
As hokey, and simplistic as this phrase may sound, it certainly hits home with me. Virtually everyone that I know, personally, that has experienced significant financial reward has been an early riser that gets plenty of rest. Rising early is settling for the soul, as it allows you to plan your attack for the day, leading the effort, as opposed to simply taking what comes, essentially playing defense all day, seemingly never catching up. Getting your rest is a no brainer, yet most people ignore the fact.
