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Laziness Does Not Exist

by Devon Price
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From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a conversational, stirring call to "a better, more human way to live" (Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author) that examines the "laziness lie"—which falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough.
Extra-curricular activities. Honors classes. 60-hour work weeks. Side hustles.

Like many Americans, Dr. Devon Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure self-worth. Price was an overachiever from the start, graduating from both college and graduate school early, but that success came at a cost. After Price was diagnosed with a severe case of anemia and heart complications from overexertion, they were forced to examine the darker side of all this productivity.

Laziness Does Not Exist explores the psychological underpinnings of the "laziness lie," including its origins from the Puritans and how it has continued to proliferate as digital work tools have blurred the boundaries between work and life. Using in-depth research, Price explains that people today do far more work than nearly any other humans in history yet most of us often still feel we are not doing enough.

Filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society's pressure to do more, and featuring interviews with researchers, consultants, and experiences from real people drowning in too much work, Laziness Does Not Exist "is the book we all need right now" (Caroline Dooner, author of The F*ck It Diet).

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    January 5, 2021

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      • ISBN: 9781982140137

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      • ISBN: 9781982140137
      • File size: 4269 KB

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    • English

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      December 1, 2020
      Readers may balk at the title, but social psychologist Price creates a compelling case to support it, adeptly scrutinizing the propagation of the "laziness lie," particularly in the U.S. The myth of laziness can be traced back to Puritan times and eventually morphed into the persistent sentiment that one must pull oneself up by one's bootstraps. We are always striving to do more and therefore feel pressured to work longer hours and always have a side hustle while also packing our schedules with social activities. In fact, humans were not built for the standard work week, and eight hours a day of intense mental output is not actually possible. Price examines the main tenets of the "laziness lie," seamlessly weaves vignettes into the narrative, and offers tips to help mitigate the pressure we all feel to push ourselves beyond what is healthy or necessary. The ultimate goal is letting go of guilt and increasing happiness. With particular impact for those in managerial positions, Price's important and eye-opening book will benefit every reader.

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