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4000 Weeks: Our Time Limit
- The average human lifespan equates to about 4000 weeks, setting a natural limit on our time.
- Recognizing this finiteness can be liberating rather than stressful, reshaping our view on productivity.
Limits of Productivity Methods
- Finding a perfect productivity method is an illusion; many tried techniques reveal limits.
- The real challenge is understanding the psychology that drives our pursuit of control over time.
Writing as Self-Therapy
- Writing the book was a form of self-therapy for Oliver Burkeman to better relate to time.
- He had to personally change his habits to authentically complete the book on time management.