The forty-hour (or more) workweek that spans five days has become an established aspect of society. Out of seven days, we work five and take two off—that’s always been the case, right? In fact, the five-day work-week became the norm only after Henry Ford established it in his factories in May 1926. The seven-day week or the five-day workweek is arbitrary and changeable, and so is how we run our businesses. It’s “the way it is” for almost no good reason. It is how it is because it is how it has been.
According to Joe Sanok, a licensed counselor, entrepreneur, and seasoned podcaster, there is another way. In his new book, THURSDAY IS THE NEW FRIDAY: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money and Spend Time Doing What You Want, Sanok argues that the traditional five-day workweek, with its deep, historical roots and strong reinforcement from the bygone industrial era, is no longer serving us well. Further, he points to study after study, including one that spanned 32 years, that shows working more increases our risk of chronic disease.
