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Episode 2589:
Chris Guillebeau of ChrisGuillebeau.com explores the concept of trading income for time, focusing on the claim that 70% of American men would accept a 20% pay cut for one less day of work per week. He delves into the source of this claim and its implications, questioning why more people don't make this trade-off despite a general desire for more personal time. Guillebeau considers various factors that might prevent people from seeking fewer work hours, such as fear of the unknown, financial commitments, and the power of inertia. He suggests exploring simplicity, productivity, and values alignment as alternative strategies to achieve a better balance between work and personal life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/are-70-of-american-men-lying/
Quotes to ponder:
"Instead of rejecting reality, consider more useful strategies—simplicity, productivity, and values alignment."
Episode references:
Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766
Choosing Simplicity: http://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Simplicity-Finding-Fulfillment-Complex/dp/0967206715
The Simple Living Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Living-Guide-Janet-Luhrs/dp/0553067966
Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563
Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Execution-Discipline-Getting-Things-Done/dp/0609610570
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519
ZenHabits: https://zenhabits.net
43Folders.com: http://www.43folders.com
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