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Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
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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/
- Twitter: twitter.com/oliverburkeman
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