Pt 1: Why ‘Good Enough’ is Better than ‘Perfect’ | Oliver Burkeman
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Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author known for his influential writing on productivity, time management and the psychology of happiness.
In part one, Oliver joins Dr Alex George to discuss the mental toll of trying to do absolutely everything, and why embracing your limitations may actually be the secret to achieving more…
Plus, Oliver unpacks what it’s really like to be a journalist and explains why he believes being ‘good enough’ is better than being perfect…
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