Oliver Burkeman is a journalist and author, writing about self-help, productivity, and the pursuit of happiness. His writings, including a popular column in The Guardian and his book "Four Thousand Weeks", where he writes about our radically finite lives in a world of impossible demands, relentless distraction and political insanity.

On this episode, Sean and Oliver discuss:

The value of time scoping how many weeks we have left, and embracing our own mortality
Why most time management tactics miss the big picture, and what you should do instead
Why do we still work 5 days a week? And what's the origin of the 5-day workweek?
How to prioritize what's important in our lives
The Seinfeld Technique, and how Jerry Seinfeld achieved his massive success
& much more

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Learn more about Oliver Burkeman:

Website: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/
Four Thousand Weeks book: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books

139. How to Stop Wasting Time, Get More Done, and Reduce Feeling Overwhelmed | Oliver Burkeman