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Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
Celeste Headlee
3.87 AVERAGE
649 reviews for:
Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving
Celeste Headlee
3.87 AVERAGE
Incredibly thought provoking. I learned a lot from the author. As a younger person than the author, I think my views on some of these topics are different and more towards the views she's recommending, but because of that, there were some things that felt very obvious. But still, there was a lot to learn!
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This book provides a fresh perspective on work and efficiency that I think I would have found extremely helpful in college. While I now think of myself as much more of a "work to live" rather than "live to work" person, I was surprised by how many of the ways that the author described toxic productivity culture have, in fact, snuck into my daily life. I really appreciate the author's message of making sure your productivity has a goal, rather than just feeling like your time must be spent on something "useful."
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ non-fiction book of the year!
The title is misleading; this isn’t another “how to” book
The first 70% is more of an overview of how the work force has changed (including how women in heterosexual couples usually work more when you count how they do the dishes and laundry while their male partners watch tv) plus how we become “addicted” to productivity (and human nature / digital connections)
Some of this I knew (but it was a great reminder) and some blew my socks off.
The title is misleading; this isn’t another “how to” book
The first 70% is more of an overview of how the work force has changed (including how women in heterosexual couples usually work more when you count how they do the dishes and laundry while their male partners watch tv) plus how we become “addicted” to productivity (and human nature / digital connections)
Some of this I knew (but it was a great reminder) and some blew my socks off.
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Highly recommend this book for anyone who's feeling burntout and trapped with work but can't put their finger on why or a way to balance things. I've already sent a copy to a good friend.
It talks about the history of work as we currently know it, which really hasn't been that long, and the somewhat invisible (or at least, socially-accepted) forces that are controlling and undermining our lives. Also how important mindful leisure time is and not letting corporate values and goals determine how we spend our days. Some good actionable items at the end, although I feel that just the change in perspective and reprioritization was the biggest step.
It talks about the history of work as we currently know it, which really hasn't been that long, and the somewhat invisible (or at least, socially-accepted) forces that are controlling and undermining our lives. Also how important mindful leisure time is and not letting corporate values and goals determine how we spend our days. Some good actionable items at the end, although I feel that just the change in perspective and reprioritization was the biggest step.
This is an easy read that goes into the history of work and culture, how our worth is tied to our productivity, and how we might shift our perspective to balance things out a bit (or at least be really clear on why we're doing what we're doing). There are great insights, practical suggestions, and generally just some interesting information. I really enjoyed it.
I’ve received multiple Noam Chomsky references within the past week. What is the universe telling me?
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I feel misled by the title of this book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underlining. I thought I was going to read a book offering tools and ideas on HOW to make changes in my life regarding work. I found it disappointing, and at times boring, on WHY we overwork and under live. This audiobook is 7 hours and 41 minutes in length. The author Celeste Headlee didn’t get to the HOW until there were less than two hours remaining of the audiobook.
Celeste opens the book by thoroughly explaining the history of work beginning in the late 19th century. She talked about daily routines, how people define work, work ethic, and the development of our dedication to over working. My interest was not held well during this portion of the book. My expectations were quickly going down hill and disappointment began to settle in.
Once Celeste explored the various ways in which we misperceive the purpose of working, my interest in this book improved. Threaded throughout the chapters she consistently points out how and why we overwork ourselves and put work ahead of more important areas of our lives. She talked about our desire to work more, in order to earn more money, so we can spend more. We perceive idleness as being lazy, and hobbies as activities we don’t have time for. Since this was truly the bulk of the book; why we work so much and fail at enjoying our lives, Celeste covered A LOT of topics. She made some good points I found relevant to my work/life habits and some of her points were of the “I’ve heard that before” variety.
Celeste talked about our tendency to work extraordinarily long hours, continuing our work day at home by checking and responding to email 24/7. Our current work lifestyle has us always being available for work tasks or communications. She exposes gender differences to work. Men are usually done for the day when their work day ends. Most of their tasks are seasonal or occasional. For women the work is constant. A full day at work and then housework, kids, and more work when they get home. Celeste stresses the importance of...
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A Book And A Dog
Celeste opens the book by thoroughly explaining the history of work beginning in the late 19th century. She talked about daily routines, how people define work, work ethic, and the development of our dedication to over working. My interest was not held well during this portion of the book. My expectations were quickly going down hill and disappointment began to settle in.
Once Celeste explored the various ways in which we misperceive the purpose of working, my interest in this book improved. Threaded throughout the chapters she consistently points out how and why we overwork ourselves and put work ahead of more important areas of our lives. She talked about our desire to work more, in order to earn more money, so we can spend more. We perceive idleness as being lazy, and hobbies as activities we don’t have time for. Since this was truly the bulk of the book; why we work so much and fail at enjoying our lives, Celeste covered A LOT of topics. She made some good points I found relevant to my work/life habits and some of her points were of the “I’ve heard that before” variety.
Celeste talked about our tendency to work extraordinarily long hours, continuing our work day at home by checking and responding to email 24/7. Our current work lifestyle has us always being available for work tasks or communications. She exposes gender differences to work. Men are usually done for the day when their work day ends. Most of their tasks are seasonal or occasional. For women the work is constant. A full day at work and then housework, kids, and more work when they get home. Celeste stresses the importance of...
I have photos and additional information about the author that I'm unable to include here. It can all be found on my blog, in the link below.
A Book And A Dog