The Importance of Being Lazy: In Praise of Play, Leisure, and Vacation

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Summary: Interesting concept.
Review: Americans are overworked compared to their European partners. They work for "addicted organizations" that push them to work harder, produce more, and take less vacation time. The end results are unsatisfying workplaces, boring and repetitive jobs, and bitter employees.

The author tells us to take our time and work in a leisurely fashion. This attitude refreshes our mind, uplifts our moral, and makes us a better worker. We also need to have a balanced life.

The problem is that it will be hard to convince many employers to allow their employees to work in a leisurely fashion. They would be fired for being slow and unproductive.

Rating:
Summary: intelligent but fun read
Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It gave me perspective on how to enjoy my self more in relation to being a modern worker in the 21st century where leisure time is considered a weakness in character. Great book