I did the Uberman for a little while, and it worked out fine for me personally. The problem came when I didn't have enough crap to do to fill 22 waking hours everyday, so I dropped it. Making myself more socially available was a big factor too.

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I didn't know about that, but truly this looks like what I did back then when I got my first BIG MONEY from online marketing without being aware of it!
Thank you, you helped me to understand myself.

Hmm i didnt know about that too...lol

I think the best method (and maintain interaction with other people) is to use "everyday 3-nap" just like you do.

Anyway, i have to try this

I've never heard of this? I'll have to try it and get back to you on the results!!

Thanks for this kind of post. I never heard like this before.

I agree with Joe! The first days you might feel a bit tired but soon after you will start feeling better and se e the benefits.

Also what you have to understand in the first days is how long it takes you to get asleep because you should add that time to the 20-30 minutes nap :-). I get asleep in about 5 minutes now, even less

this is new to me ...

Thanks for contributing Joe and Iulian, it was really interesting to hear from someone who has put this into practice.

When I read the four hour body I found the idea of the Ubermensch schedule was very interesting (and the names cool) although I thought it would be difficult to put into practice if you are in a relationship. Which in the book was why Matt Mullenweg gave it up.

I've been using the diet from the four hour body for about the last month, so maybe its time to give one of the everyman schedules a go as well.

This is a great method. My problem is when I approach bed my wife would not let me to sleep.

First time hearing this. Let me have a try and get back to you soon.

Great one Iulian. Polyphasic sleep is said to do really great things in life. Sharing this one for the warriors out here. Polyphasic Sleep

To be honest, I would have never thought about trying this before because I had a corporate full-time job and well..being found snoozing away in my cubicle wouldn't have been appreciated lol

However, now that I work from home..I think it's pretty interesting, I already take siestas but was never even aware of this type of sleeping habits and its benefits..thanks Iulian for the share!

I still choose 8 hours straight sleeping.

This polyphasic sleep seems too radical for me. I am surprised to hear so many positive responses to it. It was my impression that you need a minimum of one major four to five hour sleep period a night--to get you through your dream cycle. Maybe I will have to do more research.

I have been sleeping five hours at night with a 20-30 minute nap in the afternoon with great results.

I've been trying to get 5 hours every night, but using Binaural beats through headphones. It's supposed to put you in a delta REM state all night so your sleep is more productive, however I have had no benefits yet.

IMHO cutting down your sleep time, although going immediately with this programme is devastating to your organism.

As Joe Robinson mentioned:

Be ready for 7-10 days of absolute hell lol. Oh and make sure that you are top notch on your diet. Junk food will absolutely ruin you. If you get that in line, throw in some exercise, and don't slip up during the transition period it can be quite beneficial.

In addition this way is only possible if you're willing to work ONLY at the desk and do some office stuff. If you would go to gym few times a week, be ready to waste your time because your brain can regenerate but your muscules CAN'T.
Think about yourself.

Over the long term I'm sure it isn't good for your health. I wouldn't imagine anyone would want to try this for more than a few months at a time though. You can only fight nature so long...

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Actually, it's not something that everyone can do. Studies throughout the internet show that less than 2% are successful with the Uberman for more than a month, and about 20% are successful with any variation of the everyman.

It is definitely worth a shot if you are physically fit and mentally disciplined; but not everyone fits that bill.

I never tried this but I will give it a try to see how it works, it looks promising.

Never heard of that gonna check it out

I'm doing polyphasic sleep right now. I tried uberman for 10 days and kept oversleeping, so I switched to E5, or the everyman 5. It's a core sleep of 1.5 hours and 5 20 minute naps spaced evenly around the clock. There's a link to my blog in my signature. I'm on day 14 as I write this and have seriously bosted my productivity already.

I'm going for 30 days. After that, I'll be free to make a decision about whether I want to continue or not.

Cheers,
Ender

I never heard of this before. I hope it takes effect on me positively. Thanks for the info!

WOW!!!! i do love the REM, and would like to get more time in life.

But I wonder if I could have the discipline to really do that.

Since it's very much my niche, I'm studying sleep too. Human and mammals are naturally polyphasic. Can you even see it in infants! But as we grow up, and tied to 9-5 schedule, we are FORCED to leave the polyphasic pattern, and entering the monophasic.

Taking a nap of not more than 30 minutes each day has been scientifically proven to recharge your brain. But take a nap more than it, and you'll ruin yourself making your body more exhausted and night-sleep difficulty.

I personally find napping not more than 30 minutes is tricky. It's always 1 and half hour, which really ruined my day. I had to sleep in a very uncomfortable position or situation, such as in bus or classroom, and have satisfied with 10 minutes. My boyfriend taught me "lying still like corpse" napping technique to get yourself into sleep paralysis 20 minutes later. Works for him but Always failed to me. I'd rather not napping to get on with my daily schedule.

hmmm, really interested in what your thoughts are after you're done 30 days Enders.

This is very interesting, definitely want to give it a try