Making Sense with Sam Harris

#289 — Time Management for Mortals

Jul 18, 2022

Discover the unique approach to time management that emphasizes embracing our limitations instead of striving for relentless efficiency. Insights from Oliver Burkeman encourage listeners to prioritize what truly matters and make conscious decisions about their time. The discussion delves into the philosophical and psychological challenges of navigating life's endless possibilities. This mindset shift aims to foster personal growth and fulfillment by aligning our daily choices with our core values.

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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 Anti Skill - Being Ok With Never Finishing Your ToDo List

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Make more decisions, not less

03:16

Embrace the Present: Life Can't Wait

01:20

Exploring Time Management Beyond the Surface

2min

Navigating the Challenges of Time Management and Decision-Making

36min

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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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#289 — Time Management for Mortals

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Changing Perspectives on Time Management

The Pitfall of Efficiency

Embracing Finitude and Missing Out

The Power of Decision Making

The Anti Skill - Being Ok With Never Finishing Your ToDo List

Make more decisions, not less

Embrace the Present: Life Can't Wait

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