Burkeman highlights the importance of rest and leisure, not as means to an end but as valuable experiences in themselves. He encourages readers to engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation without the pressure of achieving something. 'Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees is by no means a waste of time,' he quotes. | Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks

A Lifelong Learner's Fountain of Wisdom.

The Value of Rest and Leisure

Burkeman highlights the importance of rest and leisure, not as means to an end but as valuable experiences in themselves. He encourages readers to engage in activities that bring joy and relaxation without the pressure of achieving something. 'Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees is by no means a waste of time,' he quotes.

-- Oliver Burkeman