United States. But, this productivity advantage is eroded by
the effects of fewer working hours and lower labor force par-
ticipation rates, particularly among the working age popula-
tion. (Link)
eroded?
While I still think “The Four Hour Weekweek” is selling a pipe dream I’ve been looking at how people can be more productive -and- live well.
I’m quite productive, have time to screw around, but not very “happy”. I’m one of those workaholics, meaning, I find things to worry about in my off time. Stupid, I know.
I was watching Sicko the other day and stumbled into this area of interest. Michael Moore (bias detected!) was interviewing some expat Americans in France. I’ve always thought that the French, even here in Atl. Canada, could teach we English how to live with more joie de vive. Anyway, it was mentioned in the movie that France is more ‘productive’ than the US. Canadians would lag behind the US.
Huh? More benefits, time off, joy, and more productive? Sounds like communism to me….. oh wait… they’re More productive. Sounds like something capilalists would want. This is indeed a strange thing.
I found this quote above.
How stupid and miserable to think that if you’re more productive you should also work more! …and then watch productivity sink.
So, I have a new project. To see if I can force myself to spend my off time being joyful in the name of not having anything to worry about IF I do so!
One caveat: I suspect the French are more joyful because their government is scared to death of them. We here are under the whip, I think. Slaves to massive debt, and financial obligations like taxes & really have nothing. The french may pay high taxes, but they have everything they need to live, and are still productive.
If you have any examples of high productivty & stress-free living/work, please email me: s t e v e at i n e v i t a b l e c o r p . c o m