Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640

2025-07-22 · 59 min · episode 641 · 35 entities

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author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals
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ssion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals , to explore why our obsession with control, produc
→ appeared on Passion Struck with John R. Miles podcast

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Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640
→ authored Four Thousand Weeks book

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author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals
→ hosted by John R. Miles person

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→ discusses Education concept

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→ discusses Health & Fitness concept

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→ discusses Self-Improvement concept

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→ references matteringeffect.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://matteringeffect.com/
→ references Speaking website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
→ references youmatterluma.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://youmatterluma.com/
→ references theignitedlife.net website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://theignitedlife.net/
→ references startmattering.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://startmattering.com/
→ references Starter Packs person

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
→ references johnrmiles.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://johnrmiles.com/
→ references oliverburkeman.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://oliverburkeman.com/

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mentioned matteringeffect.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://matteringeffect.com/
mentioned Speaking website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
mentioned youmatterluma.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://youmatterluma.com/
mentioned theignitedlife.net website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://theignitedlife.net/
mentioned startmattering.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://startmattering.com/
mentioned johnrmiles.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://johnrmiles.com/
mentioned oliverburkeman.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://oliverburkeman.com/
references matteringeffect.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://matteringeffect.com/
references Speaking website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
references youmatterluma.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://youmatterluma.com/
references theignitedlife.net website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://theignitedlife.net/
references startmattering.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://startmattering.com/
references johnrmiles.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://johnrmiles.com/
references oliverburkeman.com website

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://oliverburkeman.com/

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mentioned Education concept

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mentioned Health & Fitness concept

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mentioned Self-Improvement concept

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mentioned Alternative Health concept

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discusses Education concept

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Feed category: Education
discusses Health & Fitness concept

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Feed category: Health & Fitness
discusses Self-Improvement concept

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Feed category: Self-Improvement
discusses Alternative Health concept

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mentioned John RMiles concept

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@John_RMiles

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mentioned John R. Miles person

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hosted by John R. Miles person

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mentioned Mental Health person

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Feed category: Mental Health
mentioned Starter Packs person

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
discusses Mental Health person

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Feed category: Mental Health
references Starter Packs person

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Link in episode "Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs

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mentioned Four Thousand Weeks book

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ssion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals , to explore why our obsession with control, produc
authored Four Thousand Weeks book

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author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals
references Four Thousand Weeks book

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ssion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals , to explore why our obsession with control, produc
authored Four Thousand Weeks book

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author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals

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Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640

Episode description as stored

What if the real key to emotional wellness isn’t in doing more, achieving more, or finally “getting it all together”—but in letting go of the need to?In this deeply grounding episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals , to explore why our obsession with control, productivity, and optimization may be the very things keeping us from peace.Burkeman challenges the conventional approach to time management and self-improvement. Instead of mastering life by getting on top of everything, he proposes that freedom lies in embracing our limitations, finding meaning in the present moment, and choosing what really matters. Visit this link for the full show notes. Go Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action. Subscribe 🔗 and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.Catch more of Oliver Burkeman: https://www.oliverburkeman.com/ If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John: Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles Follow him on Instagram at @John_R_Miles Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips Channel For more insights and resources, visit John’s website Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/ Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/ Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Support the Movement : https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Pre-Order The Mattering Effect : https://matteringeffect.com/. Take the 90-second diagnostic to see if you're disappearing. Explore the Show : https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. New to Passion Struck? Start with the best episodes curated for you. Connect with John Website: https://johnrmiles.com Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/ Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Support the Movement : https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. Passion Struck — #1 Alternative Health Podcast. 85M+ downloads. Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.