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Ep. 354: The Workload Fairytale

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Rethinking Work: The Four-Day Experiment

This chapter analyzes trials of reduced work weeks, particularly the four-day workweek, across countries like Iceland and Germany. It reveals surprising findings that productivity can remain stable or even improve with fewer hours, challenging traditional notions of workload efficiency and employee well-being.

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