Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2026-10-02
Books mentioned on #885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
Many of us feel like we’re drowning in invisible complexity. So I wanted to hit pause and ask a simple question: What are 1–3 decisions that could dramatically simplify my life?
Other mentions in this episode (4) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Emotional Equations
“I got interested in emotions because when I was struggling through my emotions in my late 40s, I didn't feel like I was emotionally fluent. And ultimately, I wrote a book called Emotional Equations, which became a New York Times bestseller.”
Passing Return of the Jedi
“And I remember that this goes back to when I'm 10 years old and maybe Return of the Jedi came out as one of the Star Wars movies. And my older brother, one of my older brothers, had said to me in passing...”
Own book Four Thousand Weeks
“Hello, I'm Oliver Berkman. I'm the author of books, including 4,000 Weeks and Meditations for Mortals and the Imperfectionist Newsletter.”
Own book Meditations for Mortals
“Hello, I'm Oliver Berkman. I'm the author of books, including 4,000 Weeks and Meditations for Mortals and the Imperfectionist Newsletter.”