Oliver Burkeman is a British journalist and writer based in New York. He is well known not only for his amazing books, but he also wrote a popular weekly column on psychology called “This Column will Change Your Life” which was printed weekly between 2006 and 2020.
Oliver joins Eric for a third time on the show, and in this episode, they discuss many thing ... Show More
May 12
Emotional Strength Training 101: How to Process Trauma Without Getting Stuck in the Past with Nikki Eisenhauer
In this episode, Nikki Eisenhauer, creator of the Emotional Badass podcast, explores emotional strength training and how to process trauma without getting stuck. She discusses how conscious choices shape our emotional well-being and emphasizes the importance of nervous system reg ... Show More
1h 7m
May 8
Unlocking the Power of Reflection and Action in a Distracted World with James Beshara
In this episode, James Beshara explores how to unlock the power of reflection and action in a distracted world. He delves into Vedanta philosophy and explains how Vedanta’s framework of body, mind, and intellect mirrors the battle between immediate desires and long-term wisdom. H ... Show More
1h 8m
May 5
Practical Techniques to Manage Anxiety, Improve Listening, and Speak Clearly When It Matters Most with Matt Abrahams
In this episode, Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot, shares practical techniques to manage anxiety, improve listening, and speak clearly when it matters most. Matt explores how to improve spontaneous communic ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2022
Time Management for Mortals | Oliver Burkeman
<p>In a culture that values persistent productivity, one can be left feeling chronically behind. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode, author and recovering time management junkie, Oliver Burkeman encourages us to stop scrambling to fit it all in by exploring the relationship b ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2023
Time Management for Mortals with Oliver Burkeman
The average human will live for roughly 4000 weeks. Foregrounding this can be a source of stress, leading us to constantly run from one task to another. Or, it can be a source of meaning and purpose, nudging us to focus on what really matters. In this episode, Forrest is joined b ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2022
Oliver Burkeman || Time Management for Mortals
In this episode, I talk to bestselling author Oliver Burkeman about his latest book Four Thousand Weeks. On the surface, it’s easy to mistake it for another self-help book on time management. But instead of enthusing about productivity hacks, Oliver challenges his readers to conf ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2022
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR MORTALS: Malcolm Gladwell and Oliver Burkeman
“The average human lifespan is absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short.” So begins Oliver Burkeman’s new book, “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals.” Make it to 80, and you’ll get about 4,000 weeks. And so, as the poet asked, “What will you do with your one wild an ... Show More
54m 52s
Jul 2021
Time & Truth About Its Use
<p>Guest Oliver Burkeman states in his new book, <em>Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals</em>, that “outrageous brevity is life’s defining problem.” At age 80, you’ll have had a paltry 4,000 weeks. Such brevity is breathtaking, so we create defenses against the reali ... Show More
1h 30m