Limits and Time: Embracing Your Finitude and Making Time for What Matters with Oliver Burkeman

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four weeks to embrace your limitations and make time for what counts. Oliver's a journalist and an author best known for his book, Four thousand weeks. time management for mortals, this conversation continues that through line from 4000 weeks. Bridging the gap, focusing on action, and the gap between knowing and doing. We're also talking about the illusion of control versus agency and why often we seek control over our lives and how accepting our limitations can actually increase our capacity. for choosing meaningful action. We also talk about breaking free from productivity debt and how many of us start each day feeling behind and what we can do to change that mindset.

We're also talking about the value of small decisions and next steps and how making peace with uncertainty and taking that next available action can lead to lasting change. If you're a fan of Oliver's like I am, you know that his insights will challenge the way you think about productivity, time management, and how to make space for what truly matters. And that you're gonna enjoy this conversation with Oliver Berkman. Well it is my Privilege to welcome back to the show Oliver Berkman. Oliver, welcome back to Beyond the To-do list. Thank you for having me back.

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