Book HackHelp!By Oliver Burkeman
In a Nutshell
British journalist Oliver Burkeman sifts through the most popular self-help books, tips, and productivity hacks to debunk myths and understand what can truly help us live happier, more meaningful lives.
Favorite Quote
Begin taking action now, while being neurotic or imperfect or a procrastinator or unhealthy or lazy or any other label by which you inaccurately describe yourself. Go ahead and be the best imperfect person you can be.
Shoma Morita, Japanese psychologist
Introduction
Somewhere between the writings of ancient philosophers and the motivational posters hanging in large office buildings, happiness has lost its meaning.
Simply wanting to be happy is almost embarrassing because the self-help industry, motivational speakers, and self-appointed gurus have co-opted the pursuit of happiness.
Oliver Burkeman is a British journalist, Guardian columnist, and author known for his humorous explorations of popular psychology, productivity, and time management.
Based on This Column Will Change Your Life, his long-standing column in The Guardian, Burkeman's 2011 book Help! analyzes the most common clichés from self-improvement books and productivity culture.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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