How I Work Want to make time for the things that count? Oliver Burkeman has your time management answers
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Jan 29, 2025 
Oliver Burkeman, a New York Times bestselling author and columnist for The Guardian, shares wisdom on time management and happiness. He critiques traditional methods like to-do lists, suggesting instead a 'done list' to celebrate accomplishments. Burkeman emphasizes the power of mindset in tackling tasks and the value of embracing distractions as creative opportunities. He also explores simplifying challenges and the need for flexible scheduling to prioritize what truly matters in our lives, inviting us to rethink our relationship with time.
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Assume Tasks Are Easier
- Approach tasks with the assumption they might be easier than expected.
- Avoid assuming projects must be grueling and require unpleasant effort.
Focus on the Next Small Thing
- Focus on the next small, radically doable task.
- Break down large projects into smaller, manageable steps.
Develop a Taste for Problems
- Problems are inevitable and signify meaningful work.
- Embrace problems as opportunities for growth.
