Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: A Synopsis

In this episode, I go through the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.  It's a realistic approach to time management that works with human limitations, not against them. We explore some of the best ideas which include: Accepting Reality Life is finite - you can't do everything Loosen control while still making plans Living with the discomfort of reality vs. living in a fantasy world Focus Ruthlessly Warren Buffett's 25-5 Rule: List 25 goals, circle top 5, avoid the other 20 Having a maximum 3 projects at a time The idea of paying yourself first, with your time Connect with Others Join groups that meet regularly Happiness comes from people, not just productivity Live in the Present Do things for their own sake Take real vacations for rest Embrace the Joy Of Missing Out over FOMO Set Boundaries Limit availability Make irreversible decisions Establish quit times Action Steps Complete Warren Buffett's 25-5 exercise Join a regular meeting group Block time for important work Set clear time boundaries Here's the links to my series on Essentialism on YouTube: Part 1 and Part 2 You can also listen to them on the podcast player of your choice. They're the 2nd and 3rd episodes made.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. You can also connect with me on Instagram at @yourwonlifepodcast