Rest
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
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Rest
Published
2024
Publisher
Basic Books
Pages
352
ISBN-13
9781541604834
Description
For most of us, overwork is the new normal and rest is an afterthought. In our busy lives, rest is defined as the absence of work: late-night TV binges, hours spent trawling the Internet, something to do once we've finished everything else on our to-do lists. But dismissing rest stifles our ability to think creatively and truly recharge. In Rest, Silicon Valley consultant Alex Pang argues that we can be more successful in all areas of our lives by recognizing the importance of rest: working better does not mean working more, it means working less and resting better. Treating rest as a passive activity secondary to work undermines our chances for a rewarding and meaningful life. Whether by making space for daily naps, as Winston Churchill did during World War II; going on hours-long strolls like Charles Darwin; or spending a week alone in a cabin like Bill Gates, pursuing what Pang calls "deliberate rest" is the true key to fulfillment and creative success. Drawing on rigorous scientific evidence and revelatory historical examples, Rest overturns everything our culture has taught us about work and shows that only by resting better can we start living better
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rest?
This edition of Rest has approximately 352 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rest?
For most readers, Rest typically takes between 7h 20m and 4h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 88,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 88,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rest?
The estimated word count for Rest is approximately 88,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rest?
Rest was written by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang.
When was Rest published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.