Books Four Thousand Weeks  by Oliver Burkeman (Author)

Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals" by Oliver Burkeman is a philosophical exploration of human time and priorities, emphasizing that, given the average human lifespan of about four thousand weeks, our time is inherently limited and finite. The book challenges conventional productivity hacks by urging acceptance of human limitations and encouraging readers to prioritize meaningfully instead of trying to do everything.

Burkeman explains that much of modern life is dominated by a view of time as a resource to be controlled and optimized, which paradoxically leads to stress, distraction, and the feeling of never having enough time. He advocates embracing "the joy of missing out," consciously choosing what to focus on and what to let go, instead of being overwhelmed by countless possible tasks. The book also explores how distractions arise as attempts to avoid the discomfort of confronting limits and encourages facing such discomfort mindfully.