The Savage Irony Of Trying To Be Productive - Oliver Burkeman

Chris Williamson
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Chapters & Sections (56)

0:00 Embracing Imperfection for a More Energized Life chapter 4
0:00 Embracing Imperfection for a More Energized Life
2:14 The Burden of Infinite Tasks and Mortality
3:30 Embracing Incompatible Dreams and Imperfect Reality
4:52 Embracing Life's Uncertainty and Imperfection
7:02 External Locus of Control and Personal Responsibility chapter 2
7:02 External Locus of Control and Decision Making
9:22 Delayed Gratification and Unrealized Potential
11:43 Embracing Life's Uncertainty and Impermanence chapter 2
11:43 The Problem of Delayed Life Fulfillment
13:48 Productivity Systems for Younger Individuals
15:58 Insecure Overachievers and Productivity Techniques chapter 3
15:58 Insecure Overachievers and Productivity Techniques
19:06 Overcoming Insecure Overachievement and Mediocrity
20:27 The Insecure Overachiever's Lack of Fun
21:48 Overcoming Perfectionism and Enjoying Life's Moments chapter 3
21:48 Struggling with Perfectionism and Self-Doubt
23:21 Productivity Guilt and Leisure Activities
25:11 Overcoming Insecurity and Building Good Habits
27:44 Mindfulness and the Process of Unclenching chapter 2
27:44 Mindset Shift and Unclenching Process
30:15 Navigating Life Choices and Self-Compassion
32:48 Overcoming Self-Criticism and Inner Demons chapter 2
32:48 Overcoming Self-Criticism and Negative Self-Talk
35:06 Self Care and Treating Oneself with Kindness
37:06 The Liberating Power of Negative Realization chapter 2
37:06 The Liberating Power of Negative Realization
40:10 Relationship Troubles and Human Limitations
41:35 Information Overload Despite Filtering Mechanisms chapter 3
41:35 Information Overload on the Internet
42:49 Productivity and Information Overload
44:31 Obsessive Note Taking and Knowledge Management
46:16 Implementing Change with Mindful Note Taking chapter 3
46:16 Effective Note Taking and Knowledge Retention
48:51 Note Taking Strategies and Obligations
50:17 Importance of Enjoying Content Without Notes
52:02 Balancing Personal Responsibility and Information Overload chapter 4
52:02 Feeling Overwhelmed by Global Crises and Activism
53:45 The Dangers of Hyperbole in the Attention Economy
55:02 Focusing on a Few Key Issues Matters
57:15 Managing Anxiety about the Future
59:29 Acceptance of Sudden and Unpredictable Death chapter 3
59:29 Acceptance of Sudden Life Threatening Events
1:01:04 Gang Violence and Unacceptable Loss of Life
1:02:46 The Power of Finishing Tasks and Projects
1:05:11 Productivity and the Power of Completion chapter 2
1:05:11 Productivity and the Power of Completion
1:07:36 Avoiding Enslavement to Productivity Rules
1:09:27 Consistency in Habits and Decision Making chapter 2
1:09:27 Consistency in Habits and Goal Achievement
1:11:52 Time Management for Creative Work
1:15:16 Benefits of Short Daily Deep Work Sessions chapter 4
1:15:16 Benefits of Short Daily Deep Work Sessions
1:16:57 Morning Routine and Productivity Habits
1:18:28 Missing Life's Moments and Letting Go
1:20:30 The Importance of Embracing Impermanence in Life

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