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Oliver Burkeman

Oliver Burkeman is a British author and journalist known for his work on psychology, self-help, and productivity.

Oliver was a long-time columnist for The Guardian, where he wrote the popular This Column Will Change Your Life for 14 years from 2006 to 2020. The column explored various aspects of personal development, happiness, and productivity, often challenging conventional wisdom.

He has also written for The New York Times, Psychologies, New Philosopher, and The Wall Street Journal.

The theme of Oliver’s work often revolves around the paradoxes of modern life, particularly how the pursuit of efficiency and happiness can sometimes lead to the opposite effect. He questions the relentless pursuit of productivity and the pressure to constantly optimise one’s life, advocating instead for a more measured, thoughtful approach that acknowledges life’s inherent limitations.

His focus on acceptance, mindfulness, and philosophical inquiry offers a counter-narrative to the more superficial aspects of the self-help industry.

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Oliver Burkeman provides an important and insightful reassessment of productivity. The drive to get more done can become an excuse to avoid figuring out what we actually want to accomplish. Only by confronting this latter question can we unlock a calmer, more meaningful, more resilient approach to organizing our time.
Cal Newport, Author of A World Without Email, and Deep Work

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