4000 weeks is a productivity book that is anti-productivity. We are all going to die and optimising our day for every last morsel of work is not the way to be happy or effective.

We break down the biggest lessons from the book which are practical to adopt in your life. We also discuss what the opportunities are economically and philosophically.

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Wiser Than Yesterday

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:25 Sam's opinion about the book
01:48 Nico's opinion about the book
02:51 What 4000 weeks represents
03:38 Problems identified by the author
05:52 Taking control of your time
06:44 4000 weeks did not stick compared to other productivity books
10:02 If you've read this 20 years ago, how would it have changed your life?
11:48 A solution to existential overwhelm - Write 25 goals, focus on the first 5 goals
12:46 Avoiding efficiency trap
13:23 Last time reflection
14:35 Share positive comments out loud
15:08 What business would you start based on the principles of the book
15:27 Therapy and journaling
15:48 Anti-productivity content creators
16:43 Applying the close and open to-do-list
20:50 Who would this be an ideal gift for
23:22 Should this book be taught in school?
29:58 Nico started to write a journal and reflecting
32:06 Outro - Next book is The Culture Code

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