cover of episode #840 - Oliver Burkeman - 8 Unexpected Lessons To Be Less Hard On Yourself

#840 - Oliver Burkeman - 8 Unexpected Lessons To Be Less Hard On Yourself

2024/9/19
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Imperfectionism is about embracing limitations as a human and understanding that they are not something to overcome, but rather a portal to an energized and accomplished life. It's about accepting that we can't ever produce anything perfectly and that our finite time, talents, energy, and attention are not things we need to constantly struggle against.
  • Imperfectionism is about embracing limitations as a human
  • It's about accepting that we can't ever produce anything perfectly
  • Our finite resources are a portal to an energized and accomplished life

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Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author.

Does trying harder to be extra productive actually work? Does it net more success or just more misery? For the Type-A people in the world, how can we learn to be less tough on ourselves and learn to have more fun in the process?

Expect to learn what imperfectionism is, how to overcome decision paralysis & dealing with distractions better, whether or not there is an easy solution to imposter syndrome, the unexpected solution to fixing procrastination, the most effective ways to curb self-criticism, and much more…

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