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Eat Sleep Work Repeat

30 Hacks for Bringing Joy to Your Job

Bruce Daisley

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The Crisis of Modern Work+
Simple Energy Recharges+
Radical Workplace Shifts+
Building Connection & Culture+
Generating Workplace Buzz+

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Question 1 of 9
What did Teresa Amabile's study reveal about the relationship between stress and creativity?
  • A. Stress boosts adrenaline, leading to highly creative breakthroughs.
  • B. People under pressure often rate their work as highly creative, but it is actually less creative.
  • C. Workers under pressure produce highly creative work but tend to underestimate their achievements.
  • D. Stress has no impact on creativity, but it severely decreases overall productivity.
Question 2 of 9
Which business concept explains why engaged employees are more valuable to a company?
  • A. Discretionary effort
  • B. The sophomore slump
  • C. Psychological safety
  • D. Hurry sickness
Question 3 of 9
What term does the author use to describe the modern condition of feeling restless, anxious, or guilty when not keeping busy at work?
  • A. Connectivity fatigue
  • B. Discretionary burnout
  • C. Hurry sickness
  • D. Open-plan anxiety
Question 4 of 9
According to Oxford University researchers cited in the text, what is the second greatest contributor to human unhappiness?
  • A. Commuting for more than an hour
  • B. Eating lunch alone
  • C. Working on weekends
  • D. Skipping breakfast
Question 5 of 9
What does 'monk mode' refer to in the context of the workplace?
  • A. Meditating for 15 minutes before starting the workday.
  • B. Working entirely in silence without speaking to colleagues.
  • C. Eliminating all digital devices from the office environment permanently.
  • D. Being completely unavailable for contact during preestablished hours to focus on work.
Question 6 of 9
Why does the author recommend hosting workplace social events during work hours rather than after work?
  • A. Employees are usually too tired to socialize after a full day of work.
  • B. Morning events have been shown to boost productivity more than evening ones.
  • C. After-work events unfairly exclude or inconvenience employees with home responsibilities like parenting.
  • D. Companies cannot legally pay for social events outside of standard business hours.
Question 7 of 9
How does the author view 'small talk' in the workplace?
  • A. It is a major distraction that contributes to hurry sickness and should be minimized.
  • B. It is crucial for building relationships and often leads to innovations and productivity improvements.
  • C. It should be limited to designated break times to maintain deep focus.
  • D. It is primarily useful for new employees trying to integrate into the company culture.
Question 8 of 9
What two feelings are essential for generating a positive 'buzz' and a great work environment within a team?
  • A. Competitive drive and psychological safety
  • B. Urgency and discretionary effort
  • C. Positive affect and competitive drive
  • D. Positive affect and psychological safety
Question 9 of 9
What is the author's actionable advice regarding the size of work teams?
  • A. Teams should consist of 8 or 9 people to prevent employees from feeling overwhelmed and lost in the crowd.
  • B. Teams should be rotated every month to encourage cross-departmental relationships.
  • C. Teams should consist of at least 20 people to ensure a diversity of perspectives during hack weeks.
  • D. Small teams should be eliminated entirely in favor of focusing on a unified, company-wide culture.

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Eat Sleep Work Repeat Summary & Overview

Eat Sleep Work Repeat (2020) answers a question facing all too many of us: Why are we so unhappy at work, and what can we do about it? Drawing on a variety of research, it identifies the underlying problems of workplace unhappiness and suggests a wide range of practical solutions. 

Who Should Listen to Eat Sleep Work Repeat?

  • Exhausted employees looking for a boost 
  • Managers seeking ways to improve their workplaces
  • Anyone interested in why so many workers are unhappy

About the Author: Bruce Daisley

Bruce Daisley was Twitter’s vice president of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa from 2012 to 2020. His writing has previously appeared in publications such as Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Wired, and the Guardian. Eat Sleep Work Repeat is his first book, and he also runs a podcast by the same name.

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