Oliver Burkeman serves up 28 daily nuggets of life advice that steers clear of the usual faster & smarter productivity nonsense.
Newsletter
#224 - click for stimulation
More wisdom to lead better meetings, strategies for dealing with backlogs and how to move forward in your careeer. Some clever mindset hacks, and a one button game that will stimulate your mind. PLUS the new mixtape!
TWIL
TWIL #56
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Mixtape
#33 - January 2025
The Fugitives | Celeste | Otis Redding | Charles Brown | David Sylvian | Galine | Lucretia Salt | Anika and more...
MicroStuff
Microstuff: Meeting 50
Small Prompts, Big Results: microprompts to support better meetings
Newsletter
#223 - Tame the Impostor!
Ways to tackle the nagging doubts of Impostor Syndrome, the power of extreme ownership and advice for deadlines. Some advice to make your time matter, habits to make you more interesting and a break with a word game.
Weeknote
#7 - From Dublin
Recommended Stuff
My recommendation this week is the new album from singer-songwriter, Anna B Savage. You&i are Earth
TWIL
TWIL #55
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Career
How to Recognise and Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Do you feel like a fraud despite your achievements? Discover what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt
Blog
Default Apps 2025
I get asked occasionally what tools I use for productivity and workflow - and I like a list, so here's mine for 2025.
Newsletter
#222 - plodder or burster?
How to stop measuring yourself against others success PLUS learning how to handle feedback. Great thinking on working styles, some tips on better breathing and superb daily word game.
Weeknote
#6 - From Dublin
Recommended Stuff
My recommendation this week is Another Mississippi Sunday Morning by Parchman Prison Prayer. This is a field recording
TWIL
TWIL #54
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Newsletter
#221 - Ping time!
This week, we look at taking action, ways to lead AND motivate and how ping fatigue is changing the workplace and maybe the law. I also explore how your luck can change, and ways to feel more alive. Plus, a simple daily word game.
TWIL
TWIL #53
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Weeknote
#5 - From Dublin
Recommended Stuff
My recommendation this week is a slightly older album that I missed in 2024, but is definitely worth
Blog
Media Gluttony 2024
Most of everything I watched in 2024, a mammoth year for movies and TV.
Newsletter
#220 - not before noon!
A chance to set goals and commitments for the New Year, the opportunities from being wrong and no meetings before noon to maximise productivity. Plus cheerful news from the last year, and a game for music heads.