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).
General
Imprint: |
Simon & Schuster
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
December 2021 |
Authors: |
Devon Price
|
Dimensions: |
213 x 140 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
246 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-982140-11-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-982140-11-9 |
Barcode: |
9781982140113 |
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