Core Concepts
Lack of sleep is a major contributing factor to personal and professional failures.
Abstract
The author discusses the importance of sleep for maintaining sanity and achieving success. They observed many issues at the American Apparel company, including excessive borrowing, a toxic workplace culture, and legal troubles. The author suggests that one underlying reason for these problems was a lack of sleep among the company's employees.
The author emphasizes that people often fail or engage in crazy behavior for a variety of reasons, but the role of sleep is not discussed enough. Adequate sleep is crucial for maintaining mental health, cognitive function, and overall productivity. The author implies that prioritizing sleep could have helped prevent or mitigate the problems faced by American Apparel.
The note highlights the key insight that sleep deprivation can have significant negative impacts on both individual and organizational performance. The author advocates for greater awareness and prioritization of sleep as an essential component of personal and professional success.