Ahhhh, sleep. Love it. Back in the high school and college days, I could sleep away half the day no problem. If there was such a thing as an Olympic Sleep Team, I would have been a lock for a gold medal. But then reality and life set in. While those sleep days are long gone, I still try to get 7-8 hours a night. Not just because I like it, but because I NEED it. While it's true you can get by with less sleep, it is not healthy for your mind and body and definitely robs you of productivity during your waking hours. The average American sleeps 6.5 hours.