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A biting humor collection about the cult of productivity and the feeling of impending doom that comes with it, from Reductress.

Juggling careers, maintaining relationships, managing side gigs, and sustaining an engaging social media presence is hard––and we're expected to do it all while battling the ever-present feeling of existential dread against the backdrop of climate catastrophe, an ongoing pandemic, and social isolation.

From the editors and most popular writers of Reductress, the only satirical women’s magazine in publication, How to Stay Productive When the World is Ending is a collection of essays, how-tos, and “inspirational” graphics to help you laugh when staying both sane and productive in a commodified world feels impossible. From “’Doing What You Love’ and Why That’s Bad,” to "Why I'm Prioritizing My Career Over Finding a Better Career," this collection perfectly skewers the indignities, big and small, of living through late-stage capitalism.

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How to Stay Productive When the World Is Ending

A hilarious, satirical look at the cult of productivity and attempts to stay sane in the midst of extreme existential dread!

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The first and only satirical women’s magazine, Reductress takes on the outdated perspectives and condescending tone of popular women’s media. Sarah Pappalardo is the co-founder and editor of Reductress. Damien Kronfield is the Deputy editor of Reductress. Previous books include How to Win at Feminism - The Definitive Guide to Having It All - And Then Some!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews McMeel Publishing (May 30, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 152487647X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1524876470
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches

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Sarah Pappalardo is a writer, producer, and playwright who co-founded the satirical women's magazine, Reductress. They also co-authored the books, How to Win at Feminism and How to Stay Productive When the World is Ending.
Sarah was named one of TIME Magazine’s "23 People Who Are Changing What's Funny Right Now,” Rolling Stone’s “50 Funniest People Right Now,” and listed on Adweek’s “Creative 100: Innovators Reshaping the Media Landscape.”
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Reductress.com launched in 2013 as a satirical women’s magazine, taking on the best and worst of woman-focused blogs, magazines and consumer culture. Since then, Reductress has become the Oprah of women’s media satire, with the Mouth Time podcast, live events across the country, and a new book, How to Win at Feminism, due in October 2016.
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Amanda R.
Cathartic and hilarious!
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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First of all, this book is not supposed to be taken seriously. Reading it as a self-help book would be like watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail as a historical documentary. If you're a Gen-X or Millennial and having a bit of an existential crisis due to the current state of literally everything, you're going to enjoy it. Reading this book feels like hanging out with your friends and having a good, old-fashioned Airing of Grievances about existence. I found it very cathartic! I will absolutely be looking for other titles from Reductress. I loved it!

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Jill Nicely
working till the end
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
As Americans, we have proudly embraced the idea that we should work until we drop. We work overtime, we add side hustles to our day jobs, we scramble to do what we have to make ends meet. What don’t we do? Stop and relax. We just keep pushing through the burnout until we are nothing but a pile of charred ashes.

Reductress, a satirical women’s media website, has put together a bunch of short humor pieces about working in the modern world. Whether it’s looking at burnout through history, encouraging readers to add expletives to their resumes, macrodosing at work to try to see God, or turning your polyamorous relationship into an LLC, there are so many ideas for competing and thriving with your job, your side hustle, your wellness, and your free time.

Are you looking for a new #grindset? Do you want to create passive-aggressive income? Are you willing to turn your chronic illness into a personal brand? Can you translate your college skills of avoiding classwork and lying to classmates and professors to your new 9-to-5 job? Are you willing to sell out the environment in order to make some quick money? Can you and your best friends perform dental work on each other because none of you have insurance? If you answered yes to any of these, then you just may have what it takes to pay your rent.

Reductress has turned the irony all the way up for this one, and while not all of these pieces are for every reader, I think every reader can find something that makes them feel seen and heard. Work today is difficult, and knowing that there are others suffering too helps. How to Stay Productive When the World Is Ending is a celebration of our biggest grievances, an airing of what is making us miserable, a vision board of bad advice and unhelpful insights that kept us feeling like we’re failing, even though it is the system that’s failing us.

Anyone who has a job or four these days, who struggles to pay for rent or health insurance, or who thinks a 401K is a really long race can find some comfort in these pages and laugh at their depression, anxiety, and burnout, at least until it’s time to go back to work. I know I had a lot of fun with this book and the way it brought some lightness and camaraderie to my burnout, and I was reminded that self-care is not a dirty word, even if I might not talk about it at work. Share it with your #girlfriends as you talk about the #girlboss at the #girlboffice (or, you know, over drinks and snacks).

Egalleys for How to Stay Productive When the World is Ending were provided by Andrews McMeel Publishing through NetGalley, with many thanks.

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Amusing and insightful
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023
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I read How to Stay Productive When the World Is Ending and, boy, what a ride!

First off, the title alone deserves a round of applause for its sheer audacity and humor. It's like the author looked at the chaos outside, shrugged, and said, "You know what? Let's get stuff done!"

But here's the real kicker: the book actually delivers some pretty solid advice. It's like a survival guide for your to-do list. The author's witty take on productivity and burnout is refreshing. It's like they're in your head, pointing out your endless quest for perfection while the world crumbles around you.

What I appreciated most was the emphasis on self-care. Sure, the world has its problems, but that doesn't mean you should be ending too, right? The book reminds you that you're allowed to take a breather, have a laugh, and maybe even enjoy a guilt-free nap.

And the best part? It's not preachy. It's more like a friendly chat with a buddy who gets it. The author's humor and relatable anecdotes had me nodding along like, "Yep, been there, tried that, didn't work either."

If you're looking for a quirky, lighthearted take on staying productive in the midst of chaos, this book is your ticket. And let's face it, we could all use a bit of humor and wisdom when the world seems to be on the fritz. Time to tackle that to-do list, apocalypse be darned!

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Stephanie
Didn't learn anything but it was a fun time
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
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I saved this one because the title and cover was very eye catching. I don't know if I learned much from this but it was a fun time. From start to finish this was satire and comprised of essays that felt relatable even though I did not help with actually how to stay productive. I did get a chuckle out of the section on Timothee Chalamet erotic as I felt like I was the target demo. Even though this book was short, it did feel like it dragged especially in the 2nd half.

If you are a fan of the account Reductress then you probably will like this book.

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Christina F.
Interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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"How to Stay Productive when the World is Ending" is a satire book that one can only conclude that working is the only way we as a society can make it through the ending of our world. Throughout the books there are tips and tricks even on how to make it through to the other side, dealing with impossible situations. This book was a little difficult to get through for myself but overall was a good laugh.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2023
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This is a great little book to flip through when killing some time or for bathroom reading. It does contain profanity, so avoid if you are unable to tolerate that. I think it can be appreciated by anyone, but it is probably more geared towards female readers. We had some good laughs reading it with my husband and 5 year old (semi-edited for the latter). It makes good light reading and I would purchase it again.

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This is a great little book to flip through when killing some time or for bathroom reading. It does contain profanity, so avoid if you are unable to tolerate that. I think it can be appreciated by anyone, but it is probably more geared towards female readers. We had some good laughs reading it with my husband and 5 year old (semi-edited for the latter). It makes good light reading and I would purchase it again.

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Perfect for the corporate millennial
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
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As a cranky millennial, working in a corporate world, this book was just what I needed. Full of snark and sassy commentary on working life and the world as we know it right now, I found my personal laugh track on repeat as I listened to this book!

I listen to the audiobook before purchasing a physical copy of this book, because I liked it so much, and found myself easily ensconced in the main narration from Mara Wilson. Her fun and upbeat cadence provided the perfect Snark to go along with the material she was reading. Jay Aasen’s commentary on different side notes provided a good break up in the dialogue and contrast. Both narrators delivered a fun and very listenable reading to this sarcastic self help manual.

I had a lot of fun listening to this and relating to a lot of the issues. A lot of sarcastic, and biting commentary. Depending on your sense of humor, and even perhaps what you do for a living, this book will either be absolutely hilarious and relatable, or a complete flop.

I personally love this book and had a lot of fun listening to the narration and I’m looking forward to revisiting some of the finer points and sharing them with my friends and my physical copy.

How to Stay Productive When the World Is Ending by Reductress is avail now in all formats.

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Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
As a cranky millennial, working in a corporate world, this book was just what I needed. Full of snark and sassy commentary on working life and the world as we know it right now, I found my personal laugh track on repeat as I listened to this book!

I listen to the audiobook before purchasing a physical copy of this book, because I liked it so much, and found myself easily ensconced in the main narration from Mara Wilson. Her fun and upbeat cadence provided the perfect Snark to go along with the material she was reading. Jay Aasen’s commentary on different side notes provided a good break up in the dialogue and contrast. Both narrators delivered a fun and very listenable reading to this sarcastic self help manual.

I had a lot of fun listening to this and relating to a lot of the issues. A lot of sarcastic, and biting commentary. Depending on your sense of humor, and even perhaps what you do for a living, this book will either be absolutely hilarious and relatable, or a complete flop.

I personally love this book and had a lot of fun listening to the narration and I’m looking forward to revisiting some of the finer points and sharing them with my friends and my physical copy.

How to Stay Productive When the World Is Ending by Reductress is avail now in all formats.

Thanks to Andrews McMeel Audio and NetGalley for my audio review copy.

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