Chapter 7, Work as Flow Summary and Analysis

In order to survive, it is imperative that a person works. Like it or not, the world is a hostile place when one has no money. Many people work simply to put a roof over their heads and food on the table. Others may choose to work when it is not necessary, for the sheer challenge or enjoyment of it.

As with many things, entire civilizations have been built around specific forms of work. One can still see those influences today by a person's surname, such as Mason, Cooper or Smith. There are thousands of jobs that are passed from father to son, creating a great sense of familial pride. Regardless of the history or meaning, work is an integral part of every person's life, either directly or indirectly.

Despite the chosen occupation, there are...