The 40 hour workweek is killing our alpha brain waves. Why does that matter? Because those are the waves we have when we're most creative. Creative means open minded looks at problems and driving toward solutions that work. The rat race is counter productive because we aren't robots geared for constant repetitive activity. Our energy and attention is project-oriented, not time-clock oriented. Let's see how slowing down can help us look closer, be more effective and efficient on our natural ebb & flow of energy. What worked in the 1870's isn't working in the 2000's. Are we changing it?