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Four Thousand Weeks

Time Management for Mortals
Book • 2021
In 'Four Thousand Weeks', Oliver Burkeman offers a contrarian approach to time management by focusing on the finite nature of human life.

Assuming an average lifespan of 80 years, the book calculates that we have approximately 4,000 weeks to live.

Burkeman argues against the modern fixation on productivity and efficiency, instead advocating for embracing the limits of time and prioritizing what truly matters.

The book draws on insights from ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers to help readers construct a more meaningful life by accepting and working within the constraints of time.

It addresses issues such as the efficiency trap, the pitfalls of convenience culture, and the importance of living in the present while acknowledging the unpredictability of the future.

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Mentioned in 42 episodes

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Tim Ferriss
as a book about time management and accepting the limitations of time.
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Peter Attia
as one of four books he frequently gifts to friends, focusing on the quality of life.
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Ali Abdaal
in relation to his book "Four Thousand Weeks" and the concept of limited time.
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Tim Pychyl
in the context of time management and living a fulfilling life.
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Bill Perkin
s as one of three books that impacted his thinking on quality of life.
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Chris Williamson
when discussing the importance of prioritizing sleep and recovery.
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Mike Schmitz
when discussing the importance of not over-consuming content.
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Mike Schmitz
as a source of inspiration for his "progression of time" code snippet in his daily Obsidian notes.
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172: Journaling & Focus
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Austin Kleon
in relation to his thoughts on the importance of not needing fame.
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Mike Schmitz
in the context of the cosmic insignificance theory and randomness.
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Ali Abdaal
as a philosophical approach to time management.
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Damian Hughes
as one of his favorite books.
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Ali Abdaal
as a source of insight on goal setting and productivity.
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Mike Schmitz
as a book he is looking forward to reading.
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Steven Bartlett
as a book offering an interesting perspective on time management.
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Mentioned by Mike as a highly recommended book, related to the concepts in "Meditations for Mortals."
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209: Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
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Eric Zimmer
when discussing time management and prioritizing goals.
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Scott Barry Kaufman
as his latest book, focusing on time management and the finite nature of life.
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Mike Schmitz
in relation to time management and mortality.
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158: Discipline is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
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Bogumil Baranowski
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Oliver Burkeman
throughout the podcast as a previous work exploring the concept of finite time.
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Oliver Burkeman: Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

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