Oliver Burkeman
What’s inside
Four Thousand Weeks is a transformative book that challenges the traditional approaches to productivity and time management. It presents a humanistic perspective, reminding us that we only have about 4,000 weeks in our lifespan. The author encourages us to embrace our limited time and focus on meaningful work, rather than striving for inhuman efficiency.
You’ll Learn
- Helps redefine your relationship with time
- Teaches practical ways to manage time anxiety
- Promotes a healthier outlook on productivity
- Encourages focus on quality over quantity in life
Key Points
- The Illusion of Infinite Time
- Reorienting Our Relationship with Time
- Value of Meaningful Work over Efficiency
- Overcoming Productivity Paralysis
- Reducing Time Anxiety
- Embracing Mortality to Boost Life Quality
- Reframing Productivity
Who’s it For
- Busy individuals feeling overwhelmed
- Anyone seeking work-life balance
- Readers interested in self-improvement
- Those questioning the common practices of time management
About the author
Oliver Burkeman is an award-winning writer and longtime contributor to The Guardian. He writes about social psychology, self-help culture, productivity, and the science of happiness in a deeply informed, yet approachable manner.