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Altman described a cool, dark and quiet bedroom, a Chili Pad when the room could not be cooled enough, and an Emfit tracker. He also reported an eye mask and earplugs while traveling.

Chesky described aiming for at least seven hours of sleep, with a late bedtime and an 8:30 a.m. start. These are his reported schedule anchors, not a universal recommendation for when to sleep.

Ledecky reported ten water practices each week, including double-session days and different race-distance focuses. She also described chocolate milk after workouts or races in an interview connected to a milk campaign.

Ledecky described recording her main swimming sets, yardage and times alongside daily ratings for wellness, nutrition and sleep. The journal also supports private reflection and comparison with earlier seasons.

Chesky said he practices Transcendental Meditation a handful of times per week. He explicitly distinguished that actual adherence from the familiar ideal of twenty minutes twice a day.

Dalio describes Transcendental Meditation as part of his life. He recommends twenty-minute sessions in the morning and late afternoon, while reporting that his own practice varies from day to day.