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What is the reason behind the workaholic nature of German people?

Work is not a burden for the healthy and creative; it is a joy that nourishes the soul and fuels the spirit.

— Osho
According to Osho, Germans are workaholics because they are healthy, creative people who love work—so it feels joyful, nourishing, and purifying rather than tiring. He adds that human balance naturally needs about eight hours of total, intense work, which dissolves worries, brings deep, rejuvenating sleep, and fuels ongoing creativity and constructive change.

They work a lot because they enjoy creating, which keeps them healthy, calm, and sleeping well.