visual economics presents a neat infographic about the state of the 40 hour work week. technology has increased work efficiency and decreased working hours around the world. here’s a look at the average number of hours people are working each week:

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in this video clip, timothy ferriss, author of the ny times bestseller “the four-hour work week”, explains how to escape the 9-to-5 grind. ferriss is known for his application of the pareto principle (aka the 80-20 rule) to business and personal life. he believes, todays technology complicates life rather than simplifies it. ferriss teachings, also known as “lifestyle design”, advertise an alternative to the classical professional life in which you “work a 9-to-5 job until you retire with 60…”.

…inspiring, interesting & innovative.

link: the four-hour work week

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