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

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 Substack If 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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .