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Why You Can’t Stop Your Productivity Addiction - Oliver Burkeman - #1061

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Why You Can’t Stop Your Productivity Addiction - Oliver Burkeman - #1061

Modern Wisdom

Feb 19
Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom

Feb 19
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Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author. How does the insecure overachiever evolve? You think success will quiet the doubt, then you hit 30, and it’s still there. More achievement, more stress. So how do you feel proud of ...

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This podcast features journalist and author Oliver Burkeman, who explores the psychology of the 'insecure overachiever'—individuals who tie their self-worth to relentless success. The conversation delves into the hidden costs of this mindset and offers alternative approaches to living a more fulfilling life.
00:00
True excellence often comes from flow states.
06:31
Success becomes the minimum acceptable output
15:25
I don't mind what happens
19:04
Productivity culture fuels a false sense of being in control.
27:54
You might as well do it anyway.
30:43
True enjoyment cannot be designed for an outcome.
41:04
AI enables taking credit for work not done
46:26
Prioritizing meaning over happiness can ruin enjoyment.
55:35
The fantasy of a 'best life' has no stopping rule
1:04:49
His work performs a bait and switch on productivity seekers
1:10:51
Consistency across life stages can be a disaster.
1:24:59
The main obstacle is the fantasy of avoiding any loss.
1:26:13
Clenching prevents deep immersion in life
1:31:26
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The Hidden Trap of Tying Your Worth to Success
00:00
How to Accept You Can't Control Everything
06:31
Why Nothing Going Your Way Might Be a Gift
15:25
The Real Cost of Trying to Control Everything
19:04
Why You Should Do It Anyway
24:27
Can You Actually Design Fun?
30:41
Is AI Just Another Control Fantasy?
41:03
The Insecure Overachiever Paradox Explained
46:26
Is Optimising Your Life Making You Miserable?
55:14
Do High Performers Create Their Own Problems?
58:41
How to Handle Criticism and Let Go of Control
1:05:19
Does Settling Lead to a Better Life?
1:21:22
What Is Oliver Working On Now?
1:26:12
Where to Find Oliver
1:31:25

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Chris Williamson: Is it possible to be the best in the world and relaxed at the same time? Oliver Burkeman: The best in the world? I don't know. What I do think is that it is very possible to be really, really good at what you do. And relaxed. And actuall...