2589: Are 70% of American Men Lying? By Chris Guillebeau on Lifestyle Design & Simple Living
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.\nEpisode 2589:\nChris 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.\nRead along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/are-70-of-american-men-lying/\nQuotes to ponder:\n"Instead of rejecting reality, consider more useful strategies\u2014simplicity, productivity, and values alignment."\nEpisode references:\nYour Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766\nChoosing Simplicity: http://www.amazon.com/Choosing-Simplicity-Finding-Fulfillment-Complex/dp/0967206715\nThe Simple Living Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Living-Guide-Janet-Luhrs/dp/0553067966\nGetting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563\nExecution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Execution-Discipline-Getting-Things-Done/dp/0609610570\nThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519\nZenHabits: https://zenhabits.net\n43Folders.com: http://www.43folders.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices