Don’t do it. Don’t ever do it. I’m going to make the case for why sleeping on the subway is really not a great idea. That’s it, this post is over. Thank you.
Okay, let’s elaborate a bit more.
Recently, a friend of mine, who shall remain unnamed, had a pretty rough day in NYC. What happened to her is something that can easily happen to anyone, even on their best day. She was robbed while riding the subway after falling asleep on the train.
Why did this happen? Well, like many of us do with busy, hectic schedules, late nights, and the demands of being overworked and drained, she innocently nodded off on the train.
Some time ago I wrote a piece entitled “
That guy was wide awake and very alert, yet he still had his Beats headphones stolen. Why? Because of where he was sitting and a moment of being unaware. That thief would not have gotten that close to me on an empty train. I would have moved or made some kind of acknowledgment of their presence. That is what I mean about situational awareness. Bottom line: be careful on the train and do not make yourself an easy target. Stay alert, stay aware, and keep a firm hold of your belongings.