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The Origin of the 8 Hour Work Day and Why We Should Rethink It. One of the most unchanged elements of our life today is our optimal work time or how long we should work -- generally, every person I've spoken to quotes me something close to 8 hours a day.

The Origin of the 8 Hour Work Day and Why We Should Rethink It

And data seems to confirm that: The average American works 8.8 hours every day. At least, those are the official statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics: And yet, for most of us it is obvious that knowing how long the average person works every day has little to do with how efficient or productive that pattern is. At least, that is what I personally found for my own productivity. So what's the the right hourly rate? Sex Tips to Turn Her On: Men's Health. Lucid Dreaming Frequently Asked Questions Answered by The Lucidity Institute. 10 Life-Enhancing Things You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less.

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