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Oliver Burkeman: New Year, Same Me

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

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Embracing Limits: A Journey Through Self-Help

This chapter explores the tension between human limitations and society's drive for hyper-efficiency, urging listeners to embrace their inherent constraints. It critiques the self-help industry's unrealistic promises and reflects on the speaker's personal experiences with self-improvement literature, combining humor and sincerity. The discussion encourages a deeper understanding of motivation and challenges cultural narratives that shape our views on personal growth and fulfillment.

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