139. How to Stop Wasting Time, Get More Done, and Reduce Feeling Overwhelmed | Oliver Burkeman

139. How to Stop Wasting Time, Get More Done, and Reduce Feeling Overwhelmed | Oliver Burkeman

Author: Sean Kim July 10, 2023 Duration: 50:44

Oliver Burkeman is a journalist and author, writing about self-help, productivity, and the pursuit of happiness. His writings, including a popular column in The Guardian and his book "Four Thousand Weeks", where he writes about our radically finite lives in a world of impossible demands, relentless distraction and political insanity.


On this episode, Sean and Oliver discuss:

  • The value of time scoping how many weeks we have left, and embracing our own mortality
  • Why most time management tactics miss the big picture, and what you should do instead
  • Why do we still work 5 days a week? And what's the origin of the 5-day workweek?
  • How to prioritize what's important in our lives
  • The Seinfeld Technique, and how Jerry Seinfeld achieved his massive success
  • & much more


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Learn more about Oliver Burkeman:

  • Website: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/
  • Four Thousand Weeks book: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/books


Past guests on Growth Minds include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Robert Kiyosaki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Rich Dad Poor Dad), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Steve Aoki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Robert Greene⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jason Fung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Steven Gundry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Neil deGrasse Tyson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dennis Rodman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wim Hof⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Robin Sharma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vanessa Van Edwards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠King Bach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), and more.


Sean Kim hosts Growth Minds with Sean Kim, a podcast built on the idea that meaningful growth touches every part of our lives. Each episode features a deep, unscripted conversation with a leading voice, moving beyond simple tips to explore the philosophies and personal stories behind their success. You’ll hear from an incredibly diverse roster, from financial thinker Robert Kiyosaki and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman to cultural icons like Dennis Rodman and musicians like Steve Aoki. The discussions naturally weave through interconnected themes of physical health, mental resilience, financial wisdom, and personal relationships. Whether it’s Dr. Jason Fung breaking down metabolic health or Wim Hof explaining his breathing methods, the focus is on practical insights you can apply. This isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about the tangible habits and mindset shifts that help you build a better life. Tune in for a consistently surprising and substantive dialogue that challenges how you think about your own potential.
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