What are the weekends for? I think it’s a question worth asking, as the nature of “work” has changed as our society and technology have evolved.

With more wealth and more leisure time afforded to more people, we seem to have sunken into the 5 day, 40 hour workweek, at least in the United States. But people often fail to realize these numbers are not law; in fact they were fought for over generations.

So where do we find ourselves now, in a global economy built around growth? How much do we contribute true value, and how much should we enjoy the fruits of our efforts?