The anti-hustle guide to finding a balance that maximises happiness through intention and wisdom.
Optimising every second of your calendar to the nth degree isn't a recipe for dreamlike productivity, it's a collision course for anxiety-riddled burnout. In our era of ever more time demands what are we to do?
Oliver Burkman in his book 4,000 week presents a ... Show More
Apr 28
How to Be Genuinely Interesting - Without performing, pretending, or people-pleasing
There's a story we tell ourselves about interesting people. That they were born that way. That charisma is a trait, not a choice. That fitting in is safe and standing out is risky. None of it is true. Interesting isn't a personality type. It's a decision about how far you're will ... Show More
20m 8s
Apr 24
Your Nervous System Has Been Running Your Life - How to finally take control with Stephen Porges (Inventor of Polyvagal Theory)
How the science of the vagus nerve explains anxiety, ambition, burnout, and the art of becoming who you actually are. Humans, might be the most sophisticated organism on Earth (capable of writing symphonies, landing on the moon, and inventing artisanal sourdough). Yet at our core ... Show More
57m 27s
Jan 2024
Four Thousand ADHD Weeks • A Book Talk Episode!
---Register today for our upcoming webinar: Webinar: It’s Not the Clutter… It’s the Decisions! — May 4, 2026, 4pm PT/7pm EThttps://takecontroladhd.com/declutter---In his provocative book Four Thousand Weeks, author Oliver Burkeman confronts our culture's obsession with productivi ... Show More
35m 57s
Sep 2025
126. How I Structure My Days, Weeks & Months to Stay Aligned with My Goals
What if staying aligned with your goals didn't require doing more—but doing less on purpose?In this solo episode, I walk you through exactly how I structure my days, weeks, and months so my time, energy, and money are all pulling in the same direction. I start with the nervous sy ... Show More
32m 6s
Oct 2021
How To Rethink What You Spend Your Time — And Life — Doing
You've only got 4,000 weeks to live — give or take. While that may come as a brutal dose of reality, it's also an opportunity to think about how you're spending that time.In this episode, we talk to Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, abou ... Show More
19m 38s
Feb 2025
3499: [Part 2] 30 Days of Daily Planning for a Better Life by Michael Mehlberg on Time Management
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.
Episode 3499:
Michael Mehlberg lays out three distinct planning methods to help you take control of your time and boost productivit ... Show More
11m 33s
Jan 2025
426: How to Find Purpose and Not Regret Your Life with Jordan Grumet
<p>In this inspiring episode of the Hardcore Self Help Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Grumet, a hospice director, author, and podcast host, to explore how we can transform our lives by embracing the concept of "little p purpose." Dr. Grumet shares insights from his latest bo ... Show More
52m 33s
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Episode 85: Smart Habits for Time Management</strong></p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">When you wear multiple hats, it can be challenging to manage your time, prioritize tasks, and focus on what’s important. If this so ... Show More
