Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Summary
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In a world obsessed with productivity, Burkeman's NYT bestseller offers radical relief: we have just 4,000 weeks alive. What if doing less - not more - is the answer? Named one of TIME's top books of 2021 for transforming how we view our finite existence.
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Time's Finite Dance: Embracing Our Brief Existence
Four thousand weeks. That's all we get if we're lucky enough to live to 80. In a world obsessed with productivity and efficiency, this stark reminder of our mortality isn't depressing-it's revolutionary. What if the solution to our time anxiety isn't squeezing more into our limited days but finally confronting the uncomfortable truth of our finitude? The question isn't how to get everything done-it's accepting we never will. This perspective shift doesn't diminish life; it makes each moment more precious. When we stop running from our mortality and instead use it as the foundation for our choices, we discover what truly matters. The conveyor belt of tasks will never stop, but we can choose how we relate to it. Perhaps time isn't something we have but something we are in-not a resource to optimize but the very medium of our existence.
The Efficiency Trap: Why We Feel More Time-Poor Than Ever
The Impossible Dream of Total Control
Strategic Underachievement: The Power of Focused Neglect
The Art of Better Procrastination
The Cosmic Insignificance Therapy
Finding Your Four Thousand Weeks
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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