Meditations for Mortals: 4 Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts
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“The philosophical tone of his supply is ideal.”—AudioFile on 4 Thousand Weeks
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A map for a liberating journey towards a extra significant life—a journey that begins the place we truly discover ourselves, not with a fantasy of the place we’d prefer to be—from the New York Instances bestselling writer of 4 Thousand Weeks
Addressing the basic questions on the way to stay, Meditations for Mortals presents a strong new approach to take motion on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls “imperfectionism.” It helps us sort out challenges as they crop up in our every day lives: our finite time, the lure of distraction, the impossibility of doing something completely.
How can we embrace our non-negotiable limitations? Or make good choices when there’s at all times an excessive amount of to do? How will we shed the phantasm that life will actually start as quickly as we are able to “get on high of all the things”? Reflecting on quotations drawn from philosophy, faith, literature, psychology, and self-help, Burkeman explores a mix of sensible instruments and every day shifts in perspective. The result’s a life-enhancing and shocking problem to a lot acquainted recommendation—and a profound but entertaining crash course in residing extra absolutely.
To be listened to both as a four-week “retreat of the thoughts” or devoured in a single or two sittings, Meditations for Mortals will likely be a supply of solace and inspiration, and an support to a saner, freer, and extra enchantment-filled life. In anxiety-inducing occasions, it’s wealthy in truths we now have by no means wanted extra.
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Sandra –
type a recovery program
This book suggests a refreshing shift in mindset. Not all the daily reflections resonated with me, but the majority did in a way that made me feel more productive, calm, open and happy. Excellent read. Iâve been getting Oliverâs emails for a couple years now, have saved many and go back to read them regularly. A lot of his email advice is incorporated into this book. I deeply appreciate his sage perspective.
Greg –
Another excellent book by Oliver Burkeman
A marvelously appealing discussion of human foibles and how to embrace them rather than struggle against them for a lifetime.In other words, how to understand & accept human imperfection – including our own.
Steven S –
Good Continuation
Good follow up to 4000 weeks. Burkeman gets more granular on how to approach productivity from the view of a realist. Recommended if you read his previous works.
Rob O’Keefe –
A Modern Philosophy
Yesterday I received Oliver Burkemanâs âMeditations for Mortalsâ in the mail. I read the Introduction, set a reminder for 8:30am every morning for the next 28 days, and sat down this morning with Day 1.First thoughts: I donât know where they are going to shelve this in a bookstore. Amazon files it as âBusiness Cultureâ. I imagine they will put it in Self-Help, or with the Business books.But it really should be filed in Philosophy. The title is a subtle nod to Marcus Aurelius, and as I read it I am often reminded of the great question, âIs Buddhism a religion or a philosophy?â Because he deftly weaves together Zen wisdom, some Stoicism, poetry, and other sources in a way that connects deeply with his target audience: First World 21st Century people. Which is me. And probably you. Itâs okay. Modern people have modern problems. And Oliver Burkeman understands your problems.He gracefully guides the reader into a different philosophy than we are probably used to hearing from our current culture. And he does it with compassion, and style, and British dry humor.Day 1, and I can already feel myself unclenching a bit.Whew. Thank you, sir. Well done. A grateful 5 stars.
Matt Adams –
Worth Reading and Re-Rereading
Oliver approaches the happy implications of finitude from so many different angles that the subject never gets oldâ-and thatâs probably because heâs working against 51 years of my psychological conditioning which points in the complete opposite direction.His message is just true and universally applicable and so well-written. Buy it and you wonât regret it.
tyler williams –
love this book
A deep philosophical exploration of life disguised as a self help book. I could read this yearly for the rest of my life
Melanie Wilson –
Resonates
Iâm a productivity hobbyist and author, but because this book is about the bigger picture, I was concerned. I hold a Christian worldview and was ready to find a lot that conflicts with my beliefs.Instead, the major thesis of the meditations is aligned with what I believe and have experienced to be true. While I will resist the desire to reread the book so I can perfectly implement the ideas (how did he know? lol), I do plan to reread it so I can highlight the truths that are worthy of meditating on. There are many.
beckster51 –
Philosophy of being mortal
I found this book an incredibly insightful reminder of how we fail to choose what is important to us in life as well as wise and convincingly phrased permissions to seek those things whenever possible. I often spend too much time in my head planning and doing whatever I think I should be doing rather than doing what I truly want to do. While a certain amount of this is necessary, the vast majority of it is not. Life is short, we are never in control, and we must chase joy whenever possible. While this seems obvious, humans have evolved to ignore those things quite a bit of the time, and society imposes norms that don’t support them. This is not a prescriptive self-help book, but rather a gentle philosophical guide about how to approach personally realigning daily priorities and enjoying each day to the fullest. I highly recommend this book for anyone who feels they lose their way occasionally, and who doesn’t?
Zement –
A very nice reflection and inspiration on how we don’t have to be perfect. A bit repetitive, yes, but with nice thoughts and references throughout the book
Amazon customer –
Highly recommend this book. I bought this book because I really enjoyed the four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman. It is very nicely written and do not get confused that this book is about meditation.. It is not about meditation rather about provoking thoughts in brain as one reads the book. It is about practical advice as to how to lead life in present while acknowledging oneâs imperfections. It is not your typical self help book.. The content is not overwhelming it has nice quotes and practical advice for example a coach or a friend urging you to take action instead of thinking too much about taking action one fine day! I do not want to give it away but I especially liked the chapter on being like a kayak vs superyachts You will not regret the purchase!!
Darryl Brick –
Possibly the most important book I will ever read. If you want peace in your life, I recommend you read this book.
Karthik Srinivasan –
The headline says what I needed to say, in an imperfect way, if you know what I mean or have read the authorâs newsletters.
Madman –
Loved Four Thousand Weeks. This is even better. Heâs such a good writer, expressing so many profound ideas so neatly. 10/10