This chapter explores the concept of time and how our perception of it has changed over the centuries. It discusses the introduction of clocks and the division of time into discrete units, which has led to the modern idea of time as a resource to be used efficiently. The speaker argues that valuing each moment according to its usefulness for future goals prevents individuals from truly living in the present.
What I learned from 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
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[00:58] The Deeper Problem with Productivity [03:19] Our Relationship with Time [08:51] Fixating on Control Leads to Misery [13:20] Distraction and Relaxation [17:09] Living Out of the Moment [20:29] Leisure as the Center of Life [23:52] You Only Get 4,000 Weeks
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