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Tesla Slept 3 Hours, Leonardo Two
When they created, they forgot to eat, sleep...
TL;DR
- Genius creators like Nikola Tesla, Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci, Winston Churchill, and Napoleon reportedly slept very little.
- Nikola Tesla is believed to have slept only 2-3 hours a day.
- Leonardo da Vinci reportedly slept only up to two hours, with short naps throughout the day, potentially staying awake for 22 hours.
- Winston Churchill slept 3-4 hours daily but also took afternoon naps.
- Napoleon allegedly slept only between midnight and 2 AM, and again at dawn, recovering quickly after short naps.
- The intense passion for creation can make individuals forget basic needs like eating and sleeping.
- While some people today use extreme 'non-sleeping' methods, doctors advise listening to your body due to the health risks of sleep deprivation.