Episode
#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
53:45
Published: Mon Aug 23 2021
Description
In this episode Sam (@theSamParr) and Shaan (@ShaanVP) discuss alternatives to a 40 Hour Workweek. They start off with Tim Ferriss & his ideas around mini retirements followed by the work ethic & career drive of people outside the US. They then dive into Naval Ravikant and his origin story, his thoughts on work, and his vision for the future of work. They end the episode with a few stories about rattlesnakes and bees. --------- * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas. --------- Show notes: * (1:04) The 40 Hour Workweek * (3:56) The Science of Fear * (7:57) What Shaan learned from The Four Hour Workweek * (11:23) Mini retirements * (13:35) What it's like in other countries * (17:35) Living like a lion or cow * (20:04) Shaan on Naval * (27:05) How to get rich without getting lucky * (29:27) The future of work * (36:51) The history of writing * (41:17) Beware of the rattle snack * (48:05) Bert behind Bert's Bees
Chapters
The speaker believes that working a 40-hour week for 30-40 years is not natural and poses the notion of working 50 hours a week for 50 years as outlandish.
00:00 - 01:55 (01:55)
Summary
The speaker believes that working a 40-hour week for 30-40 years is not natural and poses the notion of working 50 hours a week for 50 years as outlandish. He suggests using automation tools to better serve customers and be prepared for opportunities like a lion sprinting after a gazelle.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The concept of working at a central location for the majority of your waking hours, for a set number of years, is a product of the industrial age and may no longer be suitable for the modern era.
01:55 - 11:55 (10:00)
Summary
The concept of working at a central location for the majority of your waking hours, for a set number of years, is a product of the industrial age and may no longer be suitable for the modern era.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
A discussion about the work culture in China which is different from western countries as work is considered a critical part of one's life and identity, and people work harder and are expected to advance faster.
11:55 - 17:05 (05:09)
Summary
A discussion about the work culture in China which is different from western countries as work is considered a critical part of one's life and identity, and people work harder and are expected to advance faster.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker believes in the idea of working hard and living hard to achieve success, and explains how most people work like cows while they should work like lions.
17:05 - 25:20 (08:14)
Summary
The speaker believes in the idea of working hard and living hard to achieve success, and explains how most people work like cows while they should work like lions.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The Naval podcast offers wisdom on both life and business from Naval Ravikant, a philosopher and former entrepreneur.
25:20 - 30:25 (05:04)
Summary
The Naval podcast offers wisdom on both life and business from Naval Ravikant, a philosopher and former entrepreneur. This episode is brought to you by Side Hustle Pro Podcast, hosted by Nikayla Matthews-Akome, on the HubSpot Podcast Network.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The guest on the podcast predicts that the future of work will involve independent or small teams of people, rather than large firms.
30:25 - 34:38 (04:12)
Summary
The guest on the podcast predicts that the future of work will involve independent or small teams of people, rather than large firms. He cites examples such as field agents from "Mission Impossible" or "Ocean's 11" as models for how work will be done.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The jobs of the future may look more like games than what we do today, with hobbies such as 3D printing and cryptocurrency paving the way.
34:38 - 42:15 (07:37)
Summary
The jobs of the future may look more like games than what we do today, with hobbies such as 3D printing and cryptocurrency paving the way. Even storytelling can be traced back to cave walls and may continue to be relevant in the future job market.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast discusses how primal instincts determine our actions and behaviors, citing examples such as facing physical challenges and fight or flight responses.
42:15 - 45:46 (03:31)
Summary
The podcast discusses how primal instincts determine our actions and behaviors, citing examples such as facing physical challenges and fight or flight responses.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast talks about an individual's authenticity, beliefs, and selflessness, despite the money-mindedness of the podcast.
45:47 - 48:53 (03:06)
Summary
The podcast talks about an individual's authenticity, beliefs, and selflessness, despite the money-mindedness of the podcast.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast discusses the simple life of a beekeeper living in the woods, following the food and the seasons like Native Americans, and wanting to do whatever he wants without talking to anyone.
48:54 - 53:17 (04:22)
Summary
The podcast discusses the simple life of a beekeeper living in the woods, following the food and the seasons like Native Americans, and wanting to do whatever he wants without talking to anyone.
Episode#212 - Why You Shouldn't Be A Slave to a 40 Hour Work Week
PodcastMy First Million
The lyrics express a feeling of empowerment and motivation to pursue one's goals relentlessly, without fear of criticism or failure.
53:17 - 53:48 (00:31)
Summary
The lyrics express a feeling of empowerment and motivation to pursue one's goals relentlessly, without fear of criticism or failure.