{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/697c8b45f0f157225a3ce56f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pt 2: How to Stop Planning Your Life and Start Living It | Oliver Burkeman","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/1769769546486-d215f768-63f3-4175-a26b-27a2b0737ab9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In part two, Oliver Burkeman explores how to rethink productivity, why separating your identity from your achievements is essential, and why you need to stop planning your life and start living it…</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Oliver and Dr Alex George discuss the power of words and how they have the power to ground us even in life’s most challenging moments.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/oliverburkeman_/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@oliverburkeman_</a> and check out his latest book <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/15888/9781529939538\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts</a>. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. <a href=\"http://bookshop.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bookshop.org</a>’s fees help support independent bookshops too!</p><p><br></p><p>Order Alex’s latest book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Normal-Dr-Alex-George/dp/1783256389/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15C9O4XZV4WGN&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Iy_jrjws2FWivqAVmSfsRxqghtDbD5Nwb5gHI4_HiGepMmyzYJrQQe7HJJ7LItl0I8Tum86Z1n5591tXjXV_6FqmI7h7jJeFK2ClVgOuCYHmViDEJatJd9O6-sfJkhr5N-odC09TD5D2wR9EYqejUyIfj1BHKVGTTHOVXXrXHkYFFk3CkFlLV3IjH6DQgBzSAfg2Bne2PAXbO9TgfqVVR2q54ETGAERlR0osUj09KsU.8F1RRD15Kg4yNiZDgoRulubw1gBOD9QPyvQgGJPIayw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=am+i+normal%3F&amp;qid=1765533992&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C76&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Am I Normal?</a> - out now!</p><p><br></p><p>Order <a href=\"https://amzn.to/441QAdd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Happy Habits</a> - out now!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestompcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thestompcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get the new, pocket guide version of <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1804193119?crid=T3ISSI6K6G5Y&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UH-Iw5U5HwK3e-6VU87yPw.G3BkTH5UxxsmpSybUhiKtPSYhPKUQbDUwhUDRev10oU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=9781804193112&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1732874423&amp;sprefix=9781804193112,aps,74&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=octopus-author-21&amp;linkId=54ed4e7d1010bd285993d76023aaeb47&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mind Manual</a> now</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bemettle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download Mettle</a>: the mental fitness app for men</p>","author_name":"Dr Alex George"}