//Why does he feel the need to be 'productive' for 16 hours a day
When you are shooting for an outcome, you want to make sure you are working on it. Productivity is the means not the end.
// Why did he think the best way to deal with this...
I can relate. I am reasonably successful/ productive, but I am exponentially more successful and productive when focused. But focus is hard. If hiring someone to focus me was practical, why not?
//Why does he feel the need to be 'productive' for 16 hours a day
When you are shooting for an outcome, you want to make sure you are working on it. Productivity is the means not the end.
// Why did he think the best way to deal with this...
I can relate. I am reasonably successful/ productive, but I am exponentially more successful and productive when focused. But focus is hard. If hiring someone to focus me was practical, why not?