In this episode, I go through the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. It's a realistic approach to time management that works with human limitations, not against them. We explore some of the best ideas which include:
Accepting Reality
- Life is finite - you can't do everything
- Loosen control while still making plans
- Living with the discomfort of reality vs. living in a fantasy world
Focus Ruthlessly
- Warren Buffett's 25-5 Rule: List 25 goals, circle top 5, avoid the other 20
- Having a maximum 3 projects at a time
- The idea of paying yourself first, with your time
Connect with Others
- Join groups that meet regularly
- Happiness comes from people, not just productivity
Live in the Present
- Do things for their own sake
- Take real vacations for rest
- Embrace the Joy Of Missing Out over FOMO
Set Boundaries
- Limit availability
- Make irreversible decisions
- Establish quit times
Action Steps
- Complete Warren Buffett's 25-5 exercise
- Join a regular meeting group
- Block time for important work
- Set clear time boundaries
Here's the links to my series on Essentialism on YouTube: Part 1 and Part 2
You can also listen to them on the podcast player of your choice. They're the 2nd and 3rd episodes made.
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