The Koe Cast The Death Of The 40 Hour Workweek (How Successful People Work Less)
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Nov 16, 2025 Discover how the 40-hour workweek is a relic of the past, hampering creativity and productivity. Learn about the psychological effects of wage labor and how AI can liberate us from repetitive tasks. Dan shares insights on prioritizing quality over quantity, citing Darwin's focused work habits as a model. Explore why great work isn't bound by time and how leveraging digital skills can transform your income. Embrace iterative learning and tackle imposter syndrome by selling your own products—it's a transformative journey into meaningful work!
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The 40-Hour Week Is A Scam
- The 40-hour workweek is a mathematical and psychological scam that rewards visible time over real output.
- Great work often comes from short, intense periods of focused mental effort rather than long mechanical hours.
Darwin's Short Deep Work Routine
- Charles Darwin produced 19 books while working three to four hours a day, focusing intense study in short sessions.
- Dan Koe models a similar routine of morning deep work, showing high output from limited hours.
Industrial Work Broke Worker Ownership
- Industrialization created wage labor that separated workers from product, process, and purpose.
- That separation produced the 9-5 norm and widespread alienation from meaningful work.