The more you work the more you make, at least it appears that way. But Søren Kierkegaard thought wiser:
“Of all ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy — to be a man who is brisk about his food and his work.”
Søren Kierkegaard
Henry Miller also disdained to overwork:
“I’ve found that it isn’t necessary to work that much. It’s bad, in fact. You drain the reservoir.”
Henry Miller
More work may beget more money but also creates more stress, which may negatively impact productivity. There’s nothing wrong with taking a break or a vacation and letting the mind run on its own.
Even during those dull moments your mind is working, jettisoning the bad ideas and retaining the good ones much like a washing machine. This process intensifies during sleep.
Pace your work. Focus and relax once in a while and allow the brain to sort out the connections. Slow and steady wins the race.