Here are four key takeaways from his book about embracing limitations and making the most of the time that you have. His recent book, " Meditations for Mortals ," explores how we can accept our limitations in life and use them to our benefit. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling self-help book, "Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals." The point is for the rules to serve life," Burkeman writes. If you're writing a book, a quantity goal may look like freewriting for 10 minutes without stopping until your timer goes off, Burkeman says.

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