Oliver Burkeman
British journalist, essaist and non-fiction writer
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Videos Mentioning Oliver Burkeman
How To Plan Better | Simple Analog System | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Named as an influence in Sarah's thinking (mortality-focused literature that motivates planning choices).
How To Finally Stop Procrastinating: Oliver Burkeman | E125
The Diary Of A CEO
Journalist, writer, and thinker known for his work on happiness, productivity, and existentialism.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson on Writing, Career Reinvention, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of '4000 Weeks', a book both Tim Ferriss and Mark Manson highly recommend, known for cosmic insignificance therapy. Mark Manson's meditation buddy and friend.
The Vagabond’s Way, Tactics for Immersive Travel, Pilgrimages, and More — Rolf Potts
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Four Thousand Weeks', mentioned for his writings on the philosophy of time.
Tim Ferriss Q&A: Wealth and Money, Book Recommendations, Advice on Taking Advice, and Much More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'Four Thousand Weeks', whose book provided many highlights for Tim.
Ep. 189: Why The Times Dropped Twitter, Good Hive Minds, and Surviving Busy Weeks | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Author of 'Four Thousand Weeks,' whose concept of 'choosing what to fail at' is discussed and reinterpreted by Cal Newport in the context of academic teaching workload.
Ep. 188: The 5 Books I Read in March, Embracing Boredom, and Deep Work vs. YouTube | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Author of "4000 Weeks"; Jesse incorrectly recalled his name at first, but later corrected it.
Mark Zuckerberg on Business Strategy, Parenting, Religion, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author whose book, possibly titled '4,000 Weeks,' contains a chapter on 'Cosmic Insignificance Therapy,' discussing the relief found in a broader time horizon.
How To Design Your Life (My Process For Achieving Goals) | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of '4,000 Weeks', who advocates for a more humanistic and relaxed approach to productivity and time management.
Full Length Episode | #174 | February 17, 2022
Cal Newport
Author whose ideas about age and achievement milestones, particularly reaching 40, are referenced and resonate with Cal Newport's reflections.
Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022
Cal Newport
Author of '4000 Weeks', discussed for his insights on having limited time and the need for a value-based approach to productivity.
Core Idea: Slow Productivity
Cal Newport
Author of 'Four Thousand Weeks', a book exploring themes of time and productivity.
Full Length Episode | #171 | February 7, 2022
Cal Newport
Author of '4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals,' a book discussed in the context of the anti-productivity movement.
The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
British writer and author of '4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals,' a book emphasizing values-driven productivity and human flourishing.
Full Length Episode | #163 | January 11, 2022
Cal Newport
Author of '4000 Weeks', a book about time management and accepting life's limitations.
What Went Wrong?: A Conversation with Marc Andreessen (Episode #290)
Sam Harris
Author whose series on time management was previewed at the start of the podcast.
Time Management for Mortals: A Conversation with Oliver Burkeman (Episode #289)
Sam Harris
Author and speaker, discussing his course 'Time Management for Mortals' and philosophical approaches to time.
The End of Global Order: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan and Ian Bremmer (Episode #288)
Sam Harris
Writer and producer of a new audio course on time management for the Waking Up app, author of '4000 Weeks'.
David Allen — The Art of Getting Things Done (GTD) | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Antidote', whose hypothesis aligns with David Allen's thinking.
Ep. 259: The Four-Hour Work Day
Cal Newport
A UK-based columnist and writer for The Imperfectionist newsletter, author of '40,000 Weeks'.
Ep. 239: On Time And Stress
Cal Newport
Author of '4000 Weeks', whose work offers solutions for managing personal culture around workload.
Matthew Hussey: The Secret To Building A Perfect Relationship | E142
The Diary Of A CEO
Author whose book is recommended for those struggling with commitment, discussing accepting mortality and making the most of chosen paths rather than seeking 'the one' perfect option.
The Biggest Lessons from 110 Books
Ali Abdaal
Author of 'Four Thousand Weeks', who was interviewed on The Deep Dive podcast. His work focuses on accepting limitations and making intentional life choices.
15 Books To Read to Change Your Life
Ali Abdaal
Author of '4000 Weeks', who advocates for a philosophical approach to time management, encouraging self-kindness regarding productivity.