A Japanese man named Daisuke Hori, has limited his daily sleep to just 30 minutes, claiming that this practice has effectively “doubled” his life by maximizing his productivity.
The average human body typically requires around 6–8 hours of sleep each night to maintain overall health and well-being. Inadequate sleep can significantly impact mood and cognitive function, making daily activities more challenging.
Experts emphasize that consistent sleep within this range is crucial for optimal mental and physical health. But what if someone told you about a man who has managed to thrive on just 30 minutes of sleep each day for the past 12 years? It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true.
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A Japanese man named Daisuke Hori, hailing from Hyogo prefecture in western Japan, has achieved this remarkable feat, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
For the past 12 years, Hori, now 40 years old, has limited his daily sleep to just 30 minutes, claiming that this practice has effectively “doubled” his life by maximizing his productivity. He has trained both his body and mind to function normally on minimal sleep and believes that this lifestyle has significantly enhanced his work efficiency.
Hori suggests that specific habits, such as engaging in physical activity or consuming coffee an hour before eating, can help fend off drowsiness, allowing one to maintain alertness throughout the day.
As an entrepreneur, Hori argues that the quality of sleep is more important than its duration, especially for individuals who require sustained focus in their work. He points out that professionals like doctors and firefighters, who often have shorter rest periods, benefit more from high-quality sleep than longer sleep sessions.
Curious about his extraordinary claims, Japan’s Yomiuri TV featured Hori in a reality show titled Will You Go With Me?, where they monitored him closely for three days. The show revealed that Hori once slept for just 26 minutes, yet awoke feeling refreshed and ready to start his day, which included a full schedule of work and a visit to the gym.
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In 2016, Daisuke Hori founded the Japan Short Sleepers Training Association, where he offers classes on sleep and health. Over the years, he has trained more than 2,100 students to become ultra-short sleepers like himself.
In another unusual case, an 80-year-old Vietnamese man named Thai Ngoc claims to have gone without sleep for over 60 years. Ngoc attributes his sleeplessness to a fever he caught as a child in 1962. Despite trying various therapies and sleeping pills, his condition remains unchanged.