Part 1/9:
The Work Obsession and Its Detrimental Impact on Happiness
Society has reached an inflection point where the pursuit of productivity and labor seems to overshadow every other aspect of human existence. In comparison to other wealthy nations, Americans are notoriously overworked, clocking in more hours than peers in France, Japan, and elsewhere. This pervasive obsession with work not only consumes our time but also clouds our happiness, suggesting that the quest for productivity has indeed, become a vital part of our identity.