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The Tim Ferriss Show · October 2, 2026 · 46m 33s
#885: How to Simplify Your Life — Tips from Oliver Burkeman, Chip Conley, Elizabeth Gilbert, and More
Tim Ferriss invites five thinkers to share one or two decisions that could dramatically simplify life. Chip Conley talks about a near-death on-stage moment that forced a radical reset. Greg McKeown uses a surprising visual to explain why we hold onto clutter. David Allen points out the invisible price of keeping a to-do list in your head. Elizabeth Gilbert treats her inbox like her home, with clear boundaries for unwelcome guests. Oliver Burkeman explains why most simplicity advice backfires and what small, realistic shifts have worked for him.
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