Oliver Burkeman is the author of the Sunday Times bestselling Four Thousand Weeks, The Antidote, and most recently, Meditations for Mortals. His work has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Psychologies and New Philosopher. He has a devoted following for his writing on productivity, mortality, the power of limits, and building a meaningful life in an age of bewilderment.
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The big takeaway
Oliver Burkeman discusses his concept of "imperfectionism" - accepting our limitations and mortality as a starting point for a more engaged, meaningful life. He argues that this mindset can be empowering, allowing us to focus on what truly matters and take action without the paralysis of perfectionism.
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