How successful people work less—and get more done
This is just a repost, because most of this sounds like it makes good sense…assuming you’re middle-class, work a M-F workweek, and have enough clout at work to actually turn off your phone on weekends without being punished.
Originally posted on Quartz:
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As co-founder of Hotwire.com and CEO of Zillow for the last seven years, 39-year-old Spencer Rascoff fits most people’s definition of success. As a father of three young children, Spencer is a busy guy at home and at work.
What’s the one thing that Spencer refuses to do on the weekend? Work—at least, in the traditional sense. Rascoff says:
I never go into the office on weekends, but I do check e-mail at night. My weekends are an important time to unplug from the day-to-day and get a chance to think more deeply about my company and my industry. Weekends are a great chance to reflect and be more introspective about bigger issues.
A new study from Stanford shows that Rascoff is on to something.
The study found that productivity per hour declines sharply when the workweek exceeds 50…
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