Take A Day Off - The Book

Imagine spending 90,000 hours of your life on something you regret. That’s how much time most of us dedicate to work. What if you reached the end and realised it wasn’t worth it?

In the book you'll meet Colin. He lived for work – emails at midnight, constant problem-solving, never switching off. Then came the heart attack. He survived, but with a harsh truth: the stress, the climb, the endless hours… weren’t worth the cost.

Take a Day Off is your wake-up call. It’s a collection of stories, poems, and reflections on work, life, and the moments that matter most. You’ll meet Malcolm, whose seagull encounter taught him a karmic lesson; The Slipping Man, rescued by a stranger; and Prickles the Cat, the master of neighbourly mischief.

Alongside the stories, you’ll find poems about leadership, communication, and culture, plus practical advice for building a more fulfilling relationship with work. Each chapter is paired with two striking posters — one polished, one raw “urban graffiti” — echoing the dualities of our work lives.

Don’t let your life be defined by “what ifs.” Reclaim your time. Take a day off.

Digital Edition (Global)

Get instant access to the ebook (PDF) version of Take a Day Off.
✔ Read on any device
✔ Lifetime access, no DRM
✔ Includes all stories, poems, and posters

Print Edition (UK only)

Prefer holding a book in your hands? The paperback edition is printed and shipped within the UK.
✔ Full print version with all chapters and posters
✔ A great gift for colleagues, friends, or yourself
✔ Available exclusively in the UK
✔ The book is A5 in size and printed in high quality gloss paper. Each of the posters is printed within the book in beautiful colour, rendered perfectly on the paper.
✔ The book will be wrapped and include a personalised thank you note. Shipped as soon as ordered.

Manufacturer(s): Designed by Rob Lambert, Printed by Mixam UK Limited

UK only.

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