High performance doesn't mean clocking endless hours. True success in your career and personal life stems from efficiency and productivity, not staying in the office past 8 p.m. every night.
In open-plan offices, coffee runs and impromptu chats disrupt focus. Request teleworking days from your superiors. Nail your next presentation, and you'll likely earn more flexibility.
"Work" derives from roots meaning effort or even suffering. In today's service economy, where tangible output is scarce, discussing your value is essential. Your manager should listen.
Consider interim roles, multi-employer part-time work, or activity cooperatives for budding entrepreneurs. Find your fit with the book Work Differently – Find the Organization That Really Suits You by Christelle Capo-Chichi, Vocatis-Studyrama, 2010.
