Why We Work by Barry Schwartz Summary
Overview of Why We Work
In "Why We Work," psychologist Barry Schwartz debunks the myth that paychecks drive motivation. Featured in The New York Times and praised by Kirkus Reviews, this TED book reveals how well-designed workplaces can transform our relationship with work from obligation to fulfillment.
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キーアイデアを瞬時にキャプチャして素早く学習
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重要なポイント
The Illusion That Shapes Our Working Lives
Imagine waking up every morning excited to go to work. For most of us, that's a fantasy - Gallup's global research spanning 142 countries reveals only 13 percent of workers feel truly engaged by their jobs. The vast majority are simply checked out, with many actively despising what they do. This represents an enormous waste of human potential: 90 percent of adults spending half their waking lives doing things they'd rather not do. Why has work become something to endure rather than enjoy? The answer lies in a powerful myth that has shaped modern work for over two centuries. Since Adam Smith's vision of the pin factory, we've operated under the assumption that humans are naturally lazy and will only work when properly incentivized with rewards. This philosophy led to breaking work into simple, meaningless units for maximum efficiency. Frederick Taylor's "scientific management" refined this approach, using time-and-motion studies to determine the "one best way" to perform any task, stripping workers of autonomy and creativity. What's particularly insidious about this worldview is how it becomes self-fulfilling - when we design workplaces assuming people only work for money, we create environments that make this false idea true.
The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Meaningless Work
Finding Purpose in Unexpected Places
The Virtuous Cycle of Meaningful Work
When Money Drives Out Meaning
The Power of Ideas in Shaping Reality
Reclaiming Work's True Purpose
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『Why We Work』の核心的なアイデアを分かりやすいポイントに分解し、革新的なチームがどのように創造、協力、成長するかを理解します。
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『Why We Work』を素早い記憶のヒントに凝縮し、率直さ、チームワーク、創造的な回復力の主要原則を強調します。
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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