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Four thousand weeks : time management for mortals


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Drawing on the insights of both ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers, Burkeman delivers an entertaining, humorous, practical, and ultimately profound guide to time and time management. Introduces readers to tools for constructing a meaningful life by embracing rather than denying their limitations.

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Introduction: In the long run, we're all dead -- Part I: Choosing to choose. The limit-embracing life ; The efficiency trap ; Facing finitude ; Becoming a better procrastinator ; The watermelon problem ; The intimate interrupter -- Part II: Beyond control. We never really have time ; You are here ; Rediscovering rest ; The impatience spiral ; Staying on the bus ; The loneliness of the digital nomad ; Cosmic insignificance therapy ; The human disease -- Afterword: Beyond hope -- Appendix: Ten tools for embracing your finitude


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