Alex Pang wants you to nap more. The founder of The Restful Company and visiting academic at Stanford University, has written numerous successful books that explore the powerful connection between peak performance and rest.Today on The Braincare Podcast, Alex explains why successful high-performers actively seek rest - from Beethoven to Barack Obama. We learn why napping isn't just for pre-schoolers, how Salvador Dali exploited his creative subconscious, and why we can actually get more work done by doing less.We talk about:\n\nDo long hours and overworking equate to achievement?\n\nDeliberate rest\n\nWhat happens in your brain during downtime?\n\nYour creative subconscious\n\nWhy does inspiration come to us in the shower?\n\nGood news for frequent nappers\n\nSerious hobbies - distractions or productivity powerhouses?\n\nPassive and active rest