In terms of how much Americans work compared to other countries, why do you think we're such an outlier? Yeah, it's a very good question. And I think there are lots of potential explanations. The one that I really harp on in the book is the sort of subjective value that Americans give to the workplace.
In today's episode, Simone Stolzoff ("The Good Enough Job") tells Michael that when you think about the role work plays in your life, "it's worth considering that valuing more free time over more money tends to be more fulfilling and lead to higher overall well-being."