How I Work

Get your priorities straight with Oliver Burkeman

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Aug 11, 2021
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INSIGHT

4,000 Weeks

  • A life span of 80 years equates to roughly 4,000 weeks.
  • This realization can be a source of anxiety, but also a call to prioritize what truly matters.
ANECDOTE

Prioritizing the Unimportant

  • Oliver Burkeman, a self-proclaimed productivity geek, realized he prioritized unimportant tasks.
  • He often tackled easy administrative emails, neglecting meaningful messages from friends or readers.
ADVICE

Declining to Clear the Decks

  • Stop aiming for "inbox zero."
  • Instead, allocate a specific time for email management and tolerate unfinished tasks.
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