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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Book • 2021
In 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals', Oliver Burkeman challenges conventional time management strategies by emphasizing the finite nature of human life.
The book argues that the average human lifespan of about 4,000 weeks is too short to accomplish everything, and thus, it is crucial to focus on what truly matters.
Burkeman draws on insights from ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers to advocate for a more balanced and meaningful approach to life, encouraging readers to embrace the limits of time and prioritize activities that bring intrinsic joy and fulfillment.
The book critiques the modern obsession with productivity and efficiency, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from accepting the constraints of time and living in the present.
The book argues that the average human lifespan of about 4,000 weeks is too short to accomplish everything, and thus, it is crucial to focus on what truly matters.
Burkeman draws on insights from ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers to advocate for a more balanced and meaningful approach to life, encouraging readers to embrace the limits of time and prioritize activities that bring intrinsic joy and fulfillment.
The book critiques the modern obsession with productivity and efficiency, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from accepting the constraints of time and living in the present.
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Cal Newport as a book that offers a psychologically astute and philosophically sophisticated look at productivity culture.
Cal Newport as a book that offers a psychologically astute and philosophically sophisticated look at productivity culture.
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IN-DEPTH:The Productivity Trap (w/ Oliver Burkeman)
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Mark Manson as the author of the book and a friend who is helping to discuss time management.
Mark Manson as the author of the book and a friend who is helping to discuss time management.
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How to Stop Wasting Your Life (ft. Oliver Burkeman)
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Barry Ritholtz in the context of time management and how to prioritize what matters most in life.
Barry Ritholtz in the context of time management and how to prioritize what matters most in life.
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Barry Ritholtz: ‘How Not to Invest’
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Christine Rosen in the context of happiness studies and their relevance to the themes of her book.
Christine Rosen in the context of happiness studies and their relevance to the themes of her book.
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Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World | Christine Rosen
Mentioned by Forrest Hanson as a book suggesting people are searching for reprieve from relentless work.
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Healthy Productivity with Cal Newport
Mentioned by Lisa Marciano as the author of "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals", discussing time management from a Jungian perspective.
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