Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

In Search of Wisdom Podcast - Episode #036

In this episode, I speak to Oliver Burkeman the author of the new book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Oliver is a great writer, and this book is no exception.

 In the conversation, Oliver and I discuss:

  • What makes Four Thousand Weeks different from other books on time management

  • The productivity trap

  • Why it’s difficult to find time for the meaningful tasks in our life

  • The importance of patience

  • Why accepting our mortality leads us to make wise decisions

  • Living in uncertainty and much more

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Homepage: oliverburkeman.com/

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