REWORK

Escaping Workaholism

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Sep 24, 2025
The hosts dive into the dangers of glorifying workaholism, emphasizing that productivity shouldn’t be measured solely by metrics. They encourage genuine engagement over complex systems and highlight the value of simple conversations. Handling team dynamics is also discussed, particularly how to support those who aren’t workaholics. Strategies for managing busy periods without burnout include endorsing short, intense efforts followed by recovery. The take-home message stresses the importance of human connection in the workplace.
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ADVICE

Judge Work By Paying Attention

  • Pay attention to the work and be involved rather than relying on abstract productivity metrics.
  • Know who's doing the work by staying close to projects instead of building elaborate measurement systems.
ADVICE

Use Simple Check-Ins To Track Progress

  • Ask simple automated check-ins like "What will you work on this week?" and "What did you work on today?" to surface progress.
  • Use those short stories to spot people who go dark or give weak, filler updates and investigate promptly.
INSIGHT

Stories Reveal More Than Metrics

  • Short written updates are stories, not metrics, and stories make it easy to spot bullshit.
  • Humans have long told stories, so weak narratives about work stand out and reveal problems faster than numbers.
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