The author Jason Fried in his book "It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work" discusses the modern obsession with maximizing productivity through various hacks related to time, life, work, and sleep. While many people seek to rearrange their schedules to create extra hours for work, this approach overlooks a fundamental issue: there is simply too much work to be done. Instead of trying to cram more tasks into an already packed day, a reevaluation of workload and priorities is necessary.

Fried emphasizes that the real problem is not poor time management, but rather the overwhelming demand on our time. His perspective suggests that rather than attempting to manipulate time through hacks, individuals and organizations should focus on reducing the workload to achieve a more balanced and less chaotic work environment. Embracing this approach could lead to a healthier and more sustainable work-life balance.