4000 Weeks
Oliver Burkeman
5 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2022–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
It challenges your assumptions, often times relatable and in short just trying to tell you that it is OK not to micro manage all, plan all, execute all, know all, actually what matters is presence and trying to enjoy the ephemeral.
It goes against a lot of societally enforced norms we’re coming up against, and suggests the benefits of living a more aware, intentional life and the benefits of commitment and community.
I find it hard to really explain what this book about (time management?) without making it sound less interesting than it actually is, but it really has impacted my thinking.
It feels like an essential guide for living in the modern world.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Best books read in 2022? 2022 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2023 and recommend for 2024? 2023 · 1 recommendation