Embracing our finitude and surrendering to the rhythms of life can lead to more accomplishment and success in time management.
Prioritizing what truly matters and making conscious decisions based on our values is key to effective time management.
Deep dives
Changing Perspectives on Time Management
Time management goes beyond labeling tasks and batch cooking. It is about using our finite time wisely and making meaningful choices to live a fulfilling life.
The Pitfall of Efficiency
Efficiency and productivity hacks may seem like the solution to feeling overwhelmed, but they often lead to busyness and focusing on less important tasks. Accepting that we can never get everything done and prioritizing what truly matters is key.
Embracing Finitude and Missing Out
Our finitude and the need to make choices give weight to our experiences. Rather than fearing missing out, we can embrace the joy of missing out, recognizing that our choices make life meaningful.
The Power of Decision Making
Making conscious decisions plays a crucial role in effective time management. By acknowledging that every choice means sacrificing other possibilities, we can embrace our limitations and make decisions that align with our values.
Sam Harris presents an unconventional perspective on time management from Oliver Burkeman. Rather than focusing on rote efficiency or productivity, Burkeman calls on us to embrace our finitude and surrender to the rhythms of life, so that we may “end our struggle with time”—and live with “more accomplishment, more success, and more time spent on what matters most.”
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