The Dark Side of Productivity and Why It's Dangerous | Oliver Burkeman
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My guest for today is Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals and Meditations for Mortals. We look into the paradox of productivity, exploring why our relentless pursuit of doing more doesn't necessarily lead to a happier or more fulfilling life. Oliver shares insights on how letting go of the impossible quest to "get it all done" can open the door to genuine fulfilment and peace of mind.  By embracing self-compassion and seeing imperfection as a strength, we uncover how personally redefining success can transform our approach to life. Oliver offers practical strategies to help us shift our focus from constant busyness to making more meaningful choices with our finite time.  Oliver Burkeman’s Website: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/  Books: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/meditationsformortals https://www.oliverburkeman.com/fourthousandweeks *** Thank you to my wonderful sponsors!  FREE Ridiculously healthy coffee works well for me. Use code FREETRIALSARAH for your free trial https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/sarah Squarespace FREE trial | A website makes it real. http://squarespace.com/LiveWell Get a free trial and use code LIVEWELL for 10% off your first website or domain  *** If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: Nicole Vignola: The 7-Step Process to Rewire Your Brain  https://youtu.be/JHn8z3w6AFQ Ellen Langer: The Mind Can Slow Down an Aging Body  https://youtu.be/VGpNMy1VxsY Unleash Your Success Potential: Empower Yourself With Focus & Productivity Expert Shane Parrish  https://youtu.be/T32AJw4TvVI *** Let’s be friends! 📷 Instagram:  / sarahannmacklin 📹 Subscribe:   / @livewellbewellsarah   🐦 Twitter:  / sarahannmacklin   📱 TikTok:a...
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