Oliver Burkeman is a British journalist and writer based in New York. He is well known not only for his amazing books, but he also wrote a popular weekly column on psychology called “This Column will Change Your Life” which was printed weekly between 2006 and 2020.  

Oliver joins Eric for a third time on the show, and in this episode, they discuss many things, including his new book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”

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Oliver Burkeman and I Discuss Time Management for Mortals and …
His book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”
How we invest more energy and focus on trying to escape certain feelings
Finitude and understanding that life is finite
Time and how we relate to it as something we have and use
The idea that we are time rather than we have time
Accepting the truth of your finitude allows you to live more in the present
Confusing meaningful with extraordinary
Cosmic insignificance therapy suggests that we reexamine the threshold of what makes a meaningful life
Our tendency to want to define and measure what is meaningful in life
How the pursuit of using time well can lead us to live in the future rather than being present
Asking ourselves if something is expanding or contracting to us
The modern attention economy and being aware if we are choosing where our attention goes
How the things that matter most to us can provoke unpleasant emotions that lead to seeking distractions
The problem isn’t how things are, but rather how we think they should be
Trying too hard to be present in the moment 
Accepting the impossibility of complete control 

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Oliver’s Posts

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Oliver Burkeman is a British journalist and writer based in New York.&nbsp;He is well known not only for his amazing books, but he also wrote a popular weekly column on psychology called “This Column will Change Your Life” which was printed weekly between 2006 and 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;Oliver joins Eric for a third time on the show, and in this episode, they discuss many things, including his new book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780374159122" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Four Thousand Weeks:&nbsp;Time Management for Mortals”</a>But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Oliver Burkeman and I Discuss Time Management for Mortals and …<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780374159122" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Four Thousand Weeks:&nbsp;Time Management for Mortals”</a></li><li>How we invest more energy and focus on trying to escape certain feelings</li><li>Finitude and understanding that life is finite</li><li>Time and how we relate to it as something we have and use</li><li>The idea that we&nbsp;are&nbsp;time rather than we&nbsp;have&nbsp;time</li><li>Accepting the truth of your finitude allows you to live more in the present</li><li>Confusing meaningful with extraordinary</li><li>Cosmic insignificance therapy suggests that we reexamine the threshold of what makes a meaningful life</li><li>Our tendency to want to define and measure what is meaningful in life</li><li>How the pursuit of using time well can lead us to live in the future rather than being present</li><li>Asking ourselves if something is expanding or contracting to us</li><li>The modern attention economy and being aware if we are choosing where our attention goes</li><li>How the things that matter most to us can provoke unpleasant emotions that lead to seeking distractions</li><li>The problem isn’t how things are, but rather how we think they should be</li><li>Trying too hard to be present in the moment&nbsp;</li><li>Accepting the impossibility of complete control&nbsp;</li></ul>Oliver Burkeman Links:<a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oliver’s Website</a><a href="https://twitter.com/oliverb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a><a href="https://www.oliverburkeman.com/posts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oliver’s Posts</a>Calm&nbsp;App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use&nbsp;Calm&nbsp;to get better sleep.&nbsp;Get 40% off a&nbsp;Calm&nbsp;Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!)&nbsp;by going to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.calm.com/wolf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.calm.com/wolf</a>If you enjoyed this conversation with Oliver Burkeman, you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/oliver-burkeman/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oliver Burkeman on Modern Time Management (2019)</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/oliver/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oliver Burkeman (2014)</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/living-between-worlds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Living Between Worlds with James Hollis</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Oliver Burkeman on Time Management for Mortals

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