#109 - Shakti Katyal | Million Dollar Nap

Former fintech exec turned coach and author Shakti Katyal joins me to flip hustle culture on its head. 

We unpack his book Million Dollar Nap and the counterintuitive idea that rest → healing → learning → earning. 

Shakti shares how burnout forced him to slow down, why “presenteeism” is costly, and how prioritizing naps and stillness actually multiplied his clarity, creativity, and bottom line.

We talk about practical rest rituals (hello, 20–25 min naps, eye mask + over-ear headphones), giving yourself permission to pause, and building a life where work is focused, with meaningful bursts instead of endless busyness. 

Shakti also walks through his money journey: shifting from passive to active investing, assembling an A-team (brokers, buyers’ agents, coaches), moving to Dubai, and the mindset that lets opportunities compound.

Let this episode be your permission slip to schedule in some rest this week.

Connect with Shakti – https://realnroyal.com/ 

Connect with Daniel – https://danielmarshall.com.au/