People ask me this all the time. "Aryan, how are you still standing?" or "Do you even have a bed?"

The truth is, I do sleep. I just don't sleep as much as the world tells me I should. For the last several months, I've been running on exactly 4 hours of sleep. And not because I'm forcing myself to suffer, but because I’ve spent a long time listening to my body's own internal weirdness.

It's not the same for everybody

Before we dive in, let's get one thing straight: my body is not your body. I spent months tinkering with my schedule. I tried 8 hours (felt groggy), 6 hours (better), and finally 4 hours. Through this trial and error, I figured out that 4 hours is my personal threshold.

Try this yourself: Don't just commit to a number. For the next week, try increasing or decreasing your cycle by 30-minute increments. Pay attention to that specific "discomfort" or the slight shifts in your focus. That’s your body giving you data. Your magic number might be 7, or it might be 5. Find your own threshold.

So, why do I do it?

There are two main reasons. First, I have a lot of work to do. Between building Club Fyndr and everything else I'm passionate about, 24 hours just isn't enough. When you cut those extra 4 hours of sleep, you're essentially gaining an entire extra month of awake-time every year.

Second, I'm in my early twenties. This is the time to push. This is the time to gain that slight edge, to experiment with what the human machine is capable of, and to get ahead before the responsibilities of life start to limit that flexibility. If you have the energy and the ambition, why not use it?

"You either have the life you want, or you have the reasons why you don't."

How it feels

It’s not always easy. There are moments of discomfort, especially during the transition. But once you lock into the rhythm, your brain starts to prioritize high-quality REM sleep. It's about density, not just duration.

Thankfully, I use Club Fyndr to manage everything - from my calendar to my emails - so I can sleep peacefully during those 4 hours. 😉

Disclaimer: This is not a health recommendation. I am not a doctor. Sleep cycles vary wildly from person to person. Please listen to your body and consult a professional if you plan on making major changes to your lifestyle.