Book · 2019 · Body, Mind & Spirit
Death
The End of Self-Improvement
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And then uh there's a book by a spiritual teacher called Joan toson which has the remarkable title death the end of self-improvement which um that's strong.
Ezra Klein · The Ezra Klein Show · Jan 2025 Listen at 1:02:32 The best things said about it
And then uh there's a book by a spiritual teacher called Joan toson which has the remarkable title death the end of self-improvement which um that's strong I got to admit that that title does not screw.
Oliver Burkeman The Ezra Klein Show · Jan 2025 Why people recommend it
Death: The End of Self-Improvement by Joan Tollifson is a spiritual work that challenges conventional notions of personal growth and psychological striving. The book was recommended by Oliver Burkeman on The Ezra Klein Show in January 2025 during an episode focused on burnout and mental wellbeing. Burkeman introduced the text to the audience, noting that it was written by a spiritual teacher with a remarkable and striking title that immediately grabs the reader's attention. He admitted that the title does not shy away from confronting heavy existential realities, using it to illustrate a radical approach to letting go of constant internal pressure and anxiety. The recommendation highlighted the book's unique perspective on spirituality and mindfulness, offering an alternative to the endless cycle of self-optimization promoted by modern culture. By bringing up Tollifson's work, Burkeman encouraged listeners to reconsider their relationship with ambition and mental struggle, suggesting that true peace comes from ending the relentless pursuit of perfection rather than achieving it. The discussion resonated with listeners seeking relief from chronic stress, presenting the book as a profound resource for shifting one's mindset away from neurotic self-judgment toward radical acceptance and spiritual liberation in the face of life's ultimate limitations.
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Ezra Klein and then uh there's a book by a spiritual teacher called Joan toson which has the remarkable title death th… 1
“and then uh there's a book by a spiritual teacher called Joan toson which has the remarkable title death the end of self-improvement which um that's strong”
Oliver Burkeman and then uh there's a book by a spiritual teacher called Joan toson which has the remarkable title death th… 1
“and then uh there's a book by a spiritual teacher called Joan toson which has the remarkable title death the end of self-improvement which um that's strong I got to admit that that title does not screw”
