I Slept 4 Hours a Day for a Month (Here’s What Broke)

I’m a medical graduate. I know exactly how the brain works. I know about the glymphatic system, the cortisol spikes, and the cardiovascular risks of sleep deprivation.
And yet, for the last month, I’ve been sleeping 4 hours a night.
In this video, I’m putting my own "dogwater" sleep schedule on trial. We’re going beyond the generic "sleep is good for you" advice and diving into the terrifying biology of what happens when you try to "hustle" your way out of needing rest.
We talk about why Steve Harvey is wrong, why your "catch-up sleep" on weekends is actually making you fatter, and why waking up at 6 AM might be the worst thing for your specific biology.
If you are tired of feeling like a zombie while chasing success, this is for you.
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⏳ Timestamps
00:00 - The Confession: I’m a Doctor Who Sleeps 4 Hours
02:30 - The Science: Why Your Brain Needs "Cleaning" (Glymphatic System)
06:15 - Sleep Cycles Explained: Why You Can't "Hack" 90 Minutes
08:10 - The Body Tax: Why Bad Sleep = Heart Disease
11:15 - My "Revenge Bedtime Procrastination" (The Truth)
12:55 - Stop Hacking, Start Protecting (Duration & Consistency)
15:30 - The "Vacation Experiment": How to Find Your Number
18:40 - The Real Hack: Mastering Your Circadian Rhythm
20:45 - Conclusion: Is the "Hustle" Worth the Heart Attack?

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