Ep 173 What Your Vacation Says About You (and Why Rest Matters)

What does your vacation say about you? More than you might think. In this episode of What Could Go Right?, Erik and Emily Orton explore Arthur Brooks's observation that where you choose to vacation can reveal what you truly value—and why Americans can be so much better at working than resting.

From a demanding job that crowds out a long-awaited sailing trip to the surprising value of silence, solitude, and play, this conversation explores how to make time for the life you're working so hard to build. You'll discover why rest doesn't have to wait until your to-do list is empty, how to protect time off, and why having fun can be worthwhile even when it doesn't accomplish anything.

Maybe you need a nap. Maybe you need a week away. What could go right if you made room for both?

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