The article critiques the majority of productivity books, particularly highlighting that 91% of best-sellers are written by men, who often benefit from traditional domestic arrangements. The author, a working mother, emphasizes the disparity in time available between men and women regarding household responsibilities and childcare. She argues that the advice found in these books, such as early morning routines and long periods of deep work, are unrealistic for women who juggle family responsibilities, ultimately underscoring how these books can lead to feelings of failure and burnout instead of success.
"The big chunk of uninterrupted time that these authors count on... just doesn't exist in my life. If I tried to follow their advice, I'd be setting myself up for failure or burnout."
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