evidence: In an era of "ultra hardcore" work cultures and everyone trying to be more productive with less time, that advice may seem like it belongs in a bygone era. Surely, Hemingway was merely hunting for an excuse to check out and enjoy a daiquiri near the warm, turquoise waters — an excuse his young protégé was too naive to recognize for what it was. It turns out that Hemingway’s advice was spot on. His technique can help us work more efficiently, produce better outcomes, and finish what we start. And it does so by tapping into some underappreciated aspects of human psychology. [...] As Hemingway wrote: "I still need some more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently."