A review by e_flah
Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Laziness Does Not Exist gripped me from start to finish. Price does an excellent job laying out the Laziness Lie and how it has permeated our society. The book dives into numerous areas in daily life where the Laziness Lie has had an impact, such as interpersonal relationships and hobbies, before looking at how we can begin to unlearn this lie.

The Laziness Lie demands perfection, and it defines perfection in very rigid, arbitrary ways: a body that conforms; a tidy, presentable life; a day filled with "productive," virtuous activities that benefit society; a life that has no room in it for rebellion or complaint.

The book is clearly argued with compelling facts and anecdotes to support Price's points. I kept wishing I could give this to my 20-year-old self who believed deeply in the Laziness Lie. It was incredibly useful to learn more ways I can unpack the Laziness Lie in my own life as well as affirming to hear that some of the tools I'm already using are backed up by research.

The information in Laziness Does Not Exist will stick with me as will Price's conversational and empathetic writing style. I can't recommend this book enough. 
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