Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2026-02-19
Chris Williamson & Oliver Burkeman: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom #1061
Why You Can’t Stop Your Productivity Addiction - Oliver Burkeman - #1061
Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author. How does the insecure overachiever evolve?
Oliver Burkeman discussed Die with Zero by Bill Perkins.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Die with Zero
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins is a financial and lifestyle book that advocates for using one's wealth to enjoy life and support family while still alive rather than hoarding money for the distant future.
Discussed“You'll be familiar, I'm sure, with the the book — Die with Zero about — Bill Perkins, good friend, lives here in Austin, Texas.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Meditations for Mortals
“My most recent book is Meditations for Mortals. So, — that's the other thing to — to mention here.”