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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast
How to Stop Wasting Your Life (ft. Oliver Burkeman)
Dec 20, 2023
39:51
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Author Oliver Burkeman joins the podcast to discuss time management and the perception of time. They explore the concept of strategic underachievement, the trade-off between presence and productivity when living in Latin America, and the limitations of goals and productivity in finding meaning in life.
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- Our perception of time shapes our self-worth and it's important to find meaning and fulfillment in the present rather than constantly striving for future outcomes.
- Embracing each moment and task without being preoccupied with the outcome or future achievements leads to defeating procrastination and anxiety and finding true fulfillment in engaging activities.
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Rethinking Time Management and Self-Worth
In this podcast episode, Oliver Berkman, author of '4,000 Weeks, Time Management for Mortals', joins the host to discuss the misconceptions of time management and productivity. They explore the idea that our perception of time shapes our self-worth and the tradeoff between accomplishing goals and enjoying the present moment. Berkman emphasizes the importance of understanding our limitations and being willing to focus our energies on a few things, even if it means neglecting other areas of life. He introduces the concept of strategic underachievement, which involves consciously choosing what to prioritize and what to let go of. Ultimately, the goal is to find meaning and fulfillment in the present rather than constantly striving for some future outcome.
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