E, i think it's clear that this book has struck accord with a lot of people. I e we're in a culture that is constantly tating that idea that we have to strive for more. And actually what we need more than anything is a little nudge the other way. But if you get what i'm saying here, you'll see that there's a sense in which facing the truth of our limitation and living up to your potential are actually, they point in the same direction. One is the prelude to doing the other.
Oliver Burkeman is a journalist and author of the book 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. In this episode we discuss:
- The time management myths that are holding you back - Practical strategies that help you focus on what matters most- The true cost of convenience culture and what you lose
We also talk about how writing the book changed Oliver’s relationship to time, the path to producing original creative work and the issues with self-help culture.