#265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman

Publish Date: 2023/8/7

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#265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What led Oliver to write 'Four Thousand Weeks'?

How does the finite nature of time affect humans?

Is productivity a trap?

Does being more efficient really give us more control?

Why is it paradoxical to try too hard to be present?

How do relationships enhance the value of time?

What is the importance of time synchronicity?

How do you identify your biggest priorities?

What was Oliver's moment of clarity in 2014?

How does a sense of purpose contribute to fulfillment?

How can we reconcile the finite nature of time?

How can we combat a future-focused attitude?

What is the power of shifting your perspective about time?

How can we operationalize principles for finite time?

What is the power of patience?

How does incrementalism enhance productivity?

How can we embrace our finitude with curiosity?

How can acting on an idea in the moment overcome obstacles?

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The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What led Oliver to write 'Four Thousand Weeks'?

How does the finite nature of time affect humans?

Is productivity a trap?

Does being more efficient really give us more control?

Why is it paradoxical to try too hard to be present?

How do relationships enhance the value of time?

What is the importance of time synchronicity?

How do you identify your biggest priorities?

What was Oliver's moment of clarity in 2014?

How does a sense of purpose contribute to fulfillment?

How can we reconcile the finite nature of time?

How can we combat a future-focused attitude?

What is the power of shifting your perspective about time?

How can we operationalize principles for finite time?

What is the power of patience?

How does incrementalism enhance productivity?

How can we embrace our finitude with curiosity?

How can acting on an idea in the moment overcome obstacles?

Shownotes Transcript

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#265 - Time, productivity, and purpose: insights from Four Thousand Weeks | Oliver Burkeman