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How to Stop Wasting Your Life (ft. Oliver Burkeman)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Podcast

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Embracing Limitations to Concentrate Energy

Accepting the limitations imposed by time and finite lifespan allows for a focus on working sequentially and dedicating large chunks of time to a small number of things. It involves being willing to neglect some things entirely, understanding that as a finite person in a world of infinite possibilities, trying to do everything is a denial of reality. Concentrating energy on a few things, rather than being perpetually distracted, is a more effective approach.

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