Four Thousand Weeks Four Thousand Weeks Oliver Burkeman

Four Thousand Weeks

Rethinking Time as a Mortal Being

by Oliver Burkeman

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About This Book

In Four Thousand Weeks (2021), Oliver Burkeman examines how we understand and manage time, demonstrating that contemporary optimization strategies breed stress and dissatisfaction. By consulting ancient wisdom alongside modern psychological and spiritual teachings, he charts a course toward meaningful living that accepts rather than fights against human limits.

Who Should Read This?

  • People obsessed with optimizing their schedules
  • Students of philosophical thought
  • Creative professionals and business founders
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed by modern life’s demands

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