Oliver Burkeman: Mediations for Mortals (2024)

Photo of the book cover on Boox e-ink reader

This was the first book I read after our baby girl was born. “Bite-sized reading” of one short chapter a day for 4 weeks was a really good fit!
This is probably the most influential-feeling book for a couple of years. More time needs to pass for a true verdict, but:
- The shift in my belief system is both subtle (many small changes) and profound (large impact on my well-being and approach to things).
- Read my “review” of the book: “Guilt-Free for the First Time”. I worry less, and appreciate real life happening more. It’s great.
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Full reference I use in my notes:

[#burkeman2024medi]: Oliver Burkeman (2024):  _Meditations for Mortals. Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts_, Vintage.

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Guilt-Free for the First Time. Burkeman’s “Meditations for Mortals”

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