Sustainable Work

You want to pursue meaningful work and succeed professionally, and you know that personal pursuits matter and fuel your happiness, too. But in today's world, the pressure to do it all can leave you stretched thin and questioning everything—your direction, your choices, and even your ambitions themselves. Time-management techniques and productivity hacks aren’t enough. The endless search for balance feels like chasing a mirage.

Work defines who we are. It determines our status and dictates how, where, and with whom we spend most of our time. It mediates our self-worth and molds our values. But are we hardwired to work as hard as we do? Did our Stone Age ancestors also live to work and work to live? And what might a world where work plays a far less important role look like? To answer these questions, James Suzman charts a grand history of "work" from the origins of life on Earth to our ever more automated present, challenging some of our deepest assumptions about who we are.

In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20 percent cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning.

Are you trapped in a never-ending cycle of deadlines and demands, feeling disconnected from the job you once loved? Is your organization turning a blind eye to burnout, despite your colleagues and team experiencing similar struggles? While workplace burnout is gaining recognition, executives remain slow to act, skeptical of the need for change. It's time for you to take meaningful action, not only to prevent burnout for yourself, but also to foster a thriving work environment.

Are you constantly torn between the demands of work and the desire to be present for your children? Do you seek practical guidance to manage those challenging tantrums without feeling overwhelmed or embarrassed? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you're not alone. Many parents face these daily struggles, but the good news is that you can achieve a harmonious family life with the right strategies. This empowering guide offers a fresh perspective on parenting, helping you foster emotional intelligence and confidence in your children while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Research shows that people who have a sense of calling are more productive, motivated, and resilient than their peers. But they are also more likely to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion of burnout. When they do, the impact is more severe and disorienting. Burnout often starts from something very good: a passionate commitment to meaningful work and the skill to make it a reality. But the dark side of calling is that passion and skill without boundaries are like matches to a dry forest, at risk for devastating destruction.

Time is the great equalizer. Whether you are a CEO or a student, an artist or an athlete, you wake up each day with the same twenty-four hours. Yet some people consistently achieve extraordinary results while others drown in endless to-do lists, constantly busy but never truly moving forward. The difference is not in how much time they have—it’s in how they manage it.

By explaining the lean system for identifying and eliminating waste and introducing efficiency in every aspect of the farm operation, The Lean Farm makes the case that small-scale farming can be an attractive career option for young people who are interested in growing food for their community. Working smarter, not harder, also prevents the kind of burnout that start-up farmers often encounter in the face of long, hard, backbreaking labor. Lean principles grew out of the Japanese automotive industry, but they are now being followed by progressive farms around the world....

Tired of waking up exhausted, gaining weight you can’t lose, and feeling constantly on edge—no matter how “healthy” you try to be? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re burned out—and your stress hormone, cortisol, is running the show. If you’ve been battling stubborn belly fat, mood swings, disrupted sleep, or brain fog and nothing seems to work, the problem may not be your willpower… it’s your hormones. The Cortisol Detox Plan is a science-backed, 3-Phase Reset Plan designed to rebalance your body, restore your energy, and finally help you feel like yourself ...

Foreword by Gary Vaynerchuk Gary Vaynerchuk's personal trainers explain how you can enjoy your favorite foods without guilt while losing weight, getting stronger, and improving your health. Some “experts” say, Don’t eat carbs because insulin makes you fat. Other “experts” say, Don’t...

Reclaim your time and energy! Discover no-nonsense, sustainable, actionable strategies to boost productivity, ditch burnout, and reach your goals as an individual contributor, team, or leader. In today’s fast-paced, “always on” business environment, many organizations struggle with disengaged employees, stressed-out managers, and talented executives who keep one eye on the door. But you can flip that script! These issues can be transformed into opportunities for growth and organizational success.

Controlled Volume 50 redefines how experienced lifters approach high-volume training after fifty. Instead of chasing exhaustion or relying on outdated intensity methods, this system teaches you to build muscle, joint strength, and endurance through precision. Each principle—controlled tempo, measured workload, and structured recovery—creates sustainable progress without burnout or injury. Built for the mature athlete, every chapter combines evidence-based methods with real-world application. You’ll learn how to adapt the classic 10-set system to your recovery rate, apply tempo control...

It’s time to think big about small farms. Award-winning author and “green leader” (Grist) Ben Hartman shares practical how-to tips, personal stories, and surprising examples of cutting-edge farmers and innovators around the world to show us how.

Strength training after 60 isn’t about chasing numbers—it’s about reclaiming control over your body. Volume Lite 60 delivers a smarter approach to fitness designed for mature adults who value mobility, energy, and joint health as much as strength. Built on science and practicality, it replaces burnout and fatigue with precision and progress you can sustain for life. This program teaches you how to stimulate muscle growth with controlled volume—just enough work to trigger adaptation without draining recovery. You’ll learn how to balance intensity and rest, use tempo to maximize ...

After sixty, strength means freedom. Balanced Muscle for Life redefines what it means to stay active, showing you how to train smarter—not harder—through short, efficient superset workouts that restore balance, coordination, and energy without straining your joints. This science-informed guide blends resistance and mobility training into seamless routines that build functional power, improve posture, and protect long-term joint health. Every chapter teaches you how to move with confidence—whether you’re climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or enjoying your favorite hobbies pain-free...

Muscle doesn’t fade because you age—it fades because you stop challenging it correctly. German Volume Training for Men Over 40 shows you how to rebuild strength and size using a time-tested system adapted for the modern midlife lifter. You’ll learn to train smarter, recover faster, and protect your joints while reigniting the muscle-building response your body still possesses. This complete guide transforms the classic 10x10 German Volume Training method into a joint-safe, energy-efficient system for men in their forties, fifties, and beyond. Every principle—volume, intensity, ...

You’ve tried the productivity hacks. You’ve read the playbooks. You’ve chased the next big thing—only to find yourself stuck, burned out, or still searching for the missing piece. Next Level Self is not another advice book. It’s a blueprint for transformation, told through the stories of real entrepreneurs who reinvented themselves by doing less, aligning more, and finally building businesses that felt like them. In this powerhouse collection, ten growth-minded experts reveal the moment everything changed—the pivot that unlocked clarity, confidence, and sustainable success.

The Micro-Sabbatical Method: A Practical Guide to Rest, Renewal, and Sustainable Success In a world that never stops moving, burnout has become the new normal. We push through exhaustion, sacrifice weekends, and tell ourselves that rest is something we’ll “earn later.” But what if the key to lasting success and genuine fulfillment isn’t working harder - it’s learning how to pause effectively? The Micro-Sabbatical Method by Emerson Rowe offers a transformative yet practical framework for taking short, intentional breaks that restore energy, focus, and creativity - without quitting ...

After fifty, every minute and every movement matters. Precision Intensity redefines what strength training means for the modern man—focused, time-efficient, and built for long-term vitality. This isn’t a high-volume grind or a return to reckless effort. It’s a system for training smarter, recovering better, and staying strong for life. Across thirty concise chapters, you’ll learn how to harness intensity with control and purpose. Each concept—tempo, recovery, form, and focus—works together to stimulate muscle growth, support joint health, and preserve hormonal balance. The ...

Discover the essential wisdom of ancient and modern regenerative practices to build long-lasting soil fertility, healthy ecosystems, and nutrient-dense food—year after year.