Chapter
The Limitations of Planning
56:04 - 1:02:19 (06:15)
The idea of planning is just like any other thought in the present moment and should not be seen as a way to control the future, but rather as something that can help guide you in the present moment.
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In this podcast episode, the speaker reflects on a Sam Harris quote that reminds us that a plan for the future is just like any other thought in the present moment—they are not real until they happen.
56:04 - 1:00:36 (04:31)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker reflects on a Sam Harris quote that reminds us that a plan for the future is just like any other thought in the present moment—they are not real until they happen. The speaker discusses the idea of control and how it can be just an illusion.
ChapterThe Limitations of Planning
Episode#365 - Oliver Burkeman - How To Properly Manage Your Time
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of wrangling chaos into order through productivity is an intoxicating notion, offering the tantalizing possibility of a life protected from the unfolding events around us.
1:00:36 - 1:02:19 (01:43)
Summary
The idea of wrangling chaos into order through productivity is an intoxicating notion, offering the tantalizing possibility of a life protected from the unfolding events around us. However, it is also a form of rehabilitated eternalistic thinking, with denial of death at its core.