What if the pursuit of happiness is NOT the path to greater life satisfaction? What if being more productive and getting more done isn’t actually the way to get ahead?
In today’s episode, I’m talking to author Oliver Burkeman about some of the ways in which we might want to re-examine our relationship to goals, happiness, and the things that are most important to us.
This is sometimes a bit painful. because so much of it has to do with confronting some of the hard limits that we like to pretend don’t exist. But, as you’ll hear, there is ultimately a profound relief and freedom to be found in facing finitude.
Takeaways
Books and courses by Oliver Burkeman
Time Management Video Course (BBC/Maestro)
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The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
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