Why the 8 Hour Workday Doesn’t Make Sense. The 8 hour workday is one of those things that seems be something in place largely because it’s just the way we have done things for so long.
I know there are exceptions to the idea that the 8 hour workday doesn’t make any sense. There are certain industries and certain jobs that are required to operate in the structure of an 8 hour day in order to function. I recognize and respect that. But as we move from industrial age to an age of information, it’s time to realize that the system is kind of an efficiency clusterfucj3$. Let’s look at the flaws of an 8 hour work day. Commuting: Making people commute to work has to be one of the worst things we do. Despite all of this, people will still work 9 to 5 and even search for 9 to 5 jobs. Enjoyed This Post and Want More?
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[Speaking to John Scully, 1983] – Steve Jobs To the mavericks, the misfits, the renegades, rebels and those of you who might have been written off, this one is for you. It’s the greatest time in history. Your time has come. 1. People who change the world don’t accept the status quo. 2. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. 3. “Never trust the vast mountain of conventional wisdom.
Conventional wisdom will yield conventional results. How to Make a Dent in the Universe. How to Make a Dent in the Universe Photo Credit: Adam Evans via Compfight One of the greatest things about the world we live in today is that everybody has an opportunity to make a dent in the universe.
The narrowing gap between creativity and technology is bringing about a creative revolution that is enabling people to tap into their potential like never before. If you stop focusing on all the things that are wrong with the world, you’ll start to see why it’s the greatest time in history. You have an opportunity to live the life that’s truly at your disposal like never before. Meet Lots of People Nothing of great significance is accomplished without the help of othes. Take Little Risks Every Single Day If you’re afraid to take chances, start small. Challenge the Status Quo If you’re the type of person who is hell bent on defending the status quo, you won’t make a dent in the universe.
Do What Most People Won’t Learn to be ok with who you are and where you are Comparison is a deadly trap. Life Lessons from 1000 Days of Surfing. Life Lessons from 1000 Days of Surfing Photo Credit: Phil Gibbs via Compfight At the age of 34, there are only two things in my life that I’ve stuck with for over 1000 days.
The first is blogging and the second is surfing. I realized the other morning as I paddled out at Manhattan beach that this would be my fourth year of surfing. So, I thought I’d share some life lessons with you from 1000 days of surfing. Standing up is the hardest part Learning how to surf is a bit like losing your virginity.
Surf until you’re too committed to quit The best advice I ever get about learning how to surf was from a guy in a bar. All it Takes is One Good Wave I’d be lying to you if I told you I’m ever content with one wave in a surf session. The Conditions are Always Changing Some days are epic. Don’t Let a Perfect Wave Pass You By I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen a wave, thought it would be perfect, and let it go. There’s always another wave coming. 5 Ways to Give Yourself an Education That Kicks the Crap Out of the One You Got in School.
5 Ways to Give Yourself an Education That Kicks the Crap Out of the One You Got in School One of the biggest reasons that people are denied the privilege of education is because they can’t afford it.
However, today we live in a world where knowledge and information are at our finger tips like never before. Technology has leveled the playing field so that anybody with an interest and an internet connection can receive a world class education. Bloggers, podcasters, search engines and digital content creators of all types of have made it possible for us to learn virtually anything we want to even if we don’t have the money. If you want to learn anything chances are there is somebody creating content about the subject and sharing it with the world at no cost. Self Motivation is Not Optional Taking this kind of approach to educating yourself requires an extremely high degree of self motivation. 1. 2.
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