The Stacking Benjamins Show Work Less, Live More AND Perform Better at Your Job (SB1739)
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Sep 24, 2025 Shemin Nurmohamed, an executive and author, dives into the enlightening concept of the 'Paris Paradox.' She discusses how embracing leisure can enhance productivity and prevent burnout, highlighting the cultural norms of work-life balance in Europe. Topics include the importance of long vacations to reset creatively, the value of leisurely lunches for building connections, and practical strategies for reclaiming personal time. Shemin offers insights on fostering community ties and making work more enjoyable, proving that working less can lead to achieving more.
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Wasted Vacation Has Real Costs
- Americans waste huge amounts of vacation time which costs personal wellbeing and business productivity.
- Taking vacation addresses mental health and burnout and saves businesses billions in lost productivity.
Unexpected Move Led To Creative Career Pivot
- Shemin moved to Paris unexpectedly and couldn't legally work at first, forcing creative solutions.
- Shemin got a teaching job after meeting a principal and used that to obtain a work permit.
High Leisure, High Productivity Paradox
- French workers take more leisure yet rank among the world's most productive countries.
- Small cultural habits, not laziness, explain how time off and structure boost long-term productivity.
