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Mentioned in 121 episodes

4,000 Weeks

Time Management for Mortals

Book • 2021

Oliver Burkeman

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Marielle Segarra

Rangan Chatterjee

Mentioned in 121 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

when discussing choosing what you're going to suck at.

#961 - Mark Manson - 19 Raw Lessons To Not Mess Up Your Life

Mark Manson

recommends it, mentioning its subtitle 'Productivity for Mortals'.

How to Stop Procrastinating

Recommended by

Ali Abdaal

as a good book about the finitude of time and existentialism.

Confronting my Productivity Guru - Tiago Forte

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as defining productivity as being completely fine with the fact that you can't do most things.

Ep. 366: How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in the context of discussing the concept of choosing what to be bad at.

Chris Williamson: The Shocking New Research On Why Men And Women Are No Longer Compatible!

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in relation to the concept of "productivity debt."

#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes

Mentioned by

Ali Abdaal

in relation to managing workload and avoiding burnout.

The Feel-Good Method of Productivity

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in reaction to Oliver Burkeman's comments on time blocking.

Ep. 305: Is Time Blocking Oppressive?

Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as one of three books connected to the theme of quality of life.

#237 ‒ Optimizing life for maximum fulfillment | Bill Perkins

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book that offers a different perspective on productivity.

Ep. 297: The Deep Life Hardware

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a book he reread, focusing on productivity and accomplishment.

Ep. 268: Stoicism and the Deep Life

Mentioned by

Nick Milo

as a book that stood out from Ali's reviews.

Ali Abdaal - The Keys to Joyful Work and Being Batman (or Professor X)

Recommended by

Ali Abdaal

as an insightful book on time management and the finitude of life.

How Productivity Ruins Your Life with Productivity Expert Oliver Burkeman

Mentioned by

Marielle Segarra

as a book about managing limited time on Earth.

Too many goals and too little time? How to focus your attention

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as the author of the books "4,000 Weeks" and "Meditations for Mortals", discussing productivity and mortality.

How To Be Sanely Productive | Oliver Burkeman

Mentioned by

Rangan Chatterjee

as the basis for a conversation about time management and overcoming overwhelm.

How To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed with Oliver Burkeman (re-release) #536

Mentioned by

Drew

when discussing the concept of convenience and its impact on life's meaning.

7 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

Mentioned by

Mariel Segarra

as offering advice on how to approach to-do lists and goal setting.

7 tiny hacks that can improve your to-do list

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as a book that struck him as deep and wise.

The Productivity Paradox: Why Less Is More With Oliver Burkeman

Mentioned by

Brett McKay

in the context of time management and finite human capabilities.

Become a Focused Monotasker

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