In this episode of Night Shift, we go directly to Napoleon Hill’s original words from Think and Grow Rich and examine his instruction to read your Definite Chief Aim before bed. Why does he insist on nighttime repetition? What is a Definite Chief Aim exactly? And how do emotion and clarity shape the subconscious while you sleep? This episode breaks it down using verified quotes and practical application for your evening routine. 

How many hours of sleep does your body truly require? In this episode of Night Shift, Justin breaks down the research on sleep duration across age groups, differences between men and women, and why athletes often need more than the standard recommendation. Clear numbers. No hype. Just data-backed guidance to help you calibrate your ideal sleep window. 

Teeth falling out. Being chased. Flying. This episode explains why these dreams repeat, what they often point to emotionally, and why fixing sleep matters more than decoding symbols. 

Once you decide what you want, direction matters. In this episode, I revisit the very first idea behind this podcast and share a quote from Jenna Zwagil that reshaped how I think about alignment, choice, and quiet self-sabotage. 

This episode explores the science of dreaming based on chapters 9 and 10 of Why We Sleep by sleep researcher Matthew Walker. We break down what REM sleep is, why the brain dreams, and how dreaming helps process emotions, reduce stress, and support creativity—using simple language and clear science.

Dreams aren’t random. They’re a quiet form of communication that shows up when the mind lets go. In this episode, we reflect on why dreams have mattered across history, how attention shapes what you remember, and how slowing down at night creates space to receive what’s already speaking. 

You’re dreaming every night — you’re just forgetting them.
 This episode explains why dreams disappear so fast and gives you simple, gentle steps to remember them again, starting tomorrow morning. 

A simple framework for falling asleep faster and waking up more rested. In this episode, we break down the 10-3-2-1-0 formula and walk through the small timing shifts that make a big difference in sleep. 

Pressure sends a safety signal to the nervous system. This episode looks at the studies behind weighted blankets and explains how deep pressure helps the body relax before sleep — plus easy alternatives you can try right away. 

How your bedroom environment affects sleep—and how to simplify it. Featuring a reading from Marie Kondo and practical guidance on what belongs in a sleep space.