From the founder and former CEO of Drake Beam & Associates (now Drake Bean Morin, Inc.) the world’s largest human resources consulting firm
o Offers clear, step-by-step guidance on how to cut back on work—including how to convince employers to agree to downshifting
o Details a wide range of practical downshifting options
o Real-life stories from successful downshifters provide inspiration and encouragement This practical how-to book will help you move from the "fast track" to a more satisfying, less work-focused lifestyle. It teaches you to cope with the extraordinary time commitments demanded by today’s downsized, re-engineered organizations and details a wide range of options to 12-hour workdays. John Drake, himself a successful executive who chose to downshift, describes doable approaches to downshifting and even offers practical advice on how to sell these plans to employers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 8 reviews)

find Simple Grace in these pages

to truly live a meaningful life it is time to downshift. pick this up and read Simple Life and create purpose and meaning - why not add the four-hour work week to the mix. you can do this. you can live better. simply. beautifully. -beth
Simple Grace: Living a Meaningful Life
December 03, 2007

Solid advice; practical examples

The author consulted with readers trying to slow down the hectic paces of their professional lives. He helped them cut back on work and downshift by offering real-life anecdotes. The tone of this book is serious; the advice seems solid.

May 27, 2005

New Directions

If you are on the fence, Downshifting will get you to move. Great psychological and spiritual insights to help live a more peace filled life.
January 25, 2001

A Timely Discussion

Jack Drake has provided an easy to read, road mapped dialogue that is very important in today's work scenario. He recognizes the need to communicate with the thirty somethings and emphasize the importance of personal, as opposed to material, life. Well Done! The self help format should allow everyone to evaluate their individual needs. There is life after work!!
January 20, 2001

Been there done that!!

Having accomplished my own downshifting more than ten years ago I can attest that John Drake has developed a solid grasp of the needs and concerns of those thinking about a change/reduction in their work schedule. Very insightful and helpful thinking.
January 16, 2001

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

Take Back Your Time: Fighting Overwork and Time Poverty in America
by John de Graaf

In Praise of Slowness: Challenging the Cult of Speed (Plus)
by Carl Honore

Chained to the Desk (Second Edition): A Guidebook for Workaholics, Their Partners and Children, and the Clinicians Who Treat Them
by Bryan Robinson

Workaholics: The Respectable Addicts
by Barbara Killinger

Work to Live
by Joe Robinson