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“The worst thing I do is work 14-hour days and then not get enough rest afterward,” he says. “That’s the most insidious thing. It tears you down. You get sick and you can’t get better. That’s a bad habit – not getting enough rest – so I try to be really mindful of that.”

When asked what was the one thing about health he knows now but he wished you knew 20 years ago, Don explains, “For three summers after college, I’d play basketball for 6 hours a day. I wish I had known that playing basketball every day would wear my knees out. My health has always been a priority, but I definitely appreciate it more now. I’m much more mindful of it now.”

Son of an educator and a psychologist, Cheadle has always been inspired by the greats. From fellow actors to musicians, Cheadle has used that inspiration to forge ahead of his career.

Now, Cheadle is about to embark on a new path, his directorial debut in the film, Miles Ahead, featuring a glimpse into the life of jazz musician or social musician as he liked to be called, Miles Davis.

Don Cheadle: “The Worst Thing I Do Is…”  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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