<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The article discusses a power outage experienced by the author, who used the opportunity to work on a project on their laptop under the stars at 2 AM.</li><li>However, the author details the aftermath of this highly productive late-night session, including sleep deprivation, a wrist injury from an early gym session, and risky behavior during a bike ride due to fatigue.</li><li>The article highlights the real cost of constantly seeking optimization in productivity, emphasizing the importance of taking care of one's well-being and not treating the body like a machine.</li><li>The author reflects on the need for balance, completing mundane tasks like shopping for college and acknowledging that sometimes true productivity involves recognizing the need to rest. The power is restored, and the author aims to prioritize a reasonable sleep schedule.</li></ul>

Day 34: When No Power Becomes Maximum Productivity (And Why That's Problematic)

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