April 2020 – Why We Sleep

Martin Konečný, a member of the Red Button network, says about the book.

Discover the power of sleep and dreaming

The book by leading global neuroscientist Matthew Walker reveals the latest findings from sleep research and shows that evolution did not equip us with this vulnerable and unproductive phase of the daily cycle by chance. Thanks to revolutionary advances and the availability of imaging techniques, science can for the first time in history answer why we sleep at all, how sleep benefits our body and brain, and why unresolved long-term sleep deprivation has such devastating effects on our health.

Walker fascinatingly explains the impact of sleep on logical decision-making, learning and memory, on regulating our emotions and immune system, as well as metabolism and appetite. He convincingly demonstrates that chronic lack of quality sleep can not only kill us in many different ways but also influence the decision-making and behavior of entire societies.

Get acquainted with the latest scientific discoveries that will help you understand the elixir of health, happiness, and wisdom we have in our lives (and beds). The book also offers advice on how to eliminate various bad habits and other obstacles that prevent quality sleep for you and your loved ones. The book has been translated into more than 30 languages and is already changing the lives of individuals and entire societies.

Martin Konečný chose this work among other reasons because it helped him learn to listen more to his body’s needs and improve his sleep. His choice also reflects the critical thinking you can practice while reading it.

Who is Martin Konečný?

Martin Konečný believes his main goal is to spend as much time as possible with his family and his three children. So far, he’s lucky to manage balancing this with work. After 16 years in business, half a year of sleeplessness, and deciding what to do next, he set out on his own path. For the past two years, he has been successfully building a consulting firm focused on development, education, and mediation. At the same time, he manages to engage with topics he is truly passionate about, and it seems to help others as well. If you’re interested in some of his personal and professional background, check this out: http://mk-consulting.cz/o-martinovi/