Daniel Pink breaks down how the 2020 NBA bubble improved player performance. Without travel and jet lag, athletes shot better, turned the ball over less, and grabbed more rebounds. The lesson: protect your sleep schedule and you'll perform better at work too.
Want to think clearer and perform better in work and life? Copy what the NBA did in 2020. Imagine you're in a bubble with LeBron James. Back during COVID NBA teams all had to stop traveling. And so this study looked at the consequences. The gist? In the 2020 NBA bubble, when no teams had to fly, performance spiked pretty much for all players and all teams. Travel messes with your body clock. And your game. So, for NBA players, less jet lag meant better shooting, fewer turnovers, more rebounds. So, the takeaway for those of us who can't dunk: travel less, sleep more, and start winning.
