Four Thousand Weeks

Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman invites readers to reflect on time and how we manage it. With an average human life lasting around 4,000 weeks, this book offers a perspective shift on how to live a meaningful life without succumbing to the pressure of over-scheduling and endless tasks. Burkeman discusses the inevitability of time’s passage and encourages embracing the fleeting nature of existence to find joy in the present. This book is a must-read for those who seek to challenge conventional productivity culture and pursue a life of purpose.

Chapter Names

• Introduction: The Problem with Time
  
• Chapter 1: The Limits of Time
  
• Chapter 2: The Art of Not Getting Everything Done
  
• Chapter 3: The Paradox of Productivity
  
• Chapter 4: Embracing the Limits of Time
  
• Chapter 5: The Joy of Missing Out
  
• Chapter 6: How to Spend Time on What Matters
  
• Chapter 7: Time and Identity
  
• Chapter 8: The Meaning of Life and Time
  
• Chapter 9: Finding Peace with Time
  
• Conclusion: Living with Less Time, Not More