This video argues that the true "life hack" isn't about optimizing time, but about maximizing presence. The speaker contrasts traditional life hacks, which focus on gaining more time by sacrificing present moments, with the idea that true life quality comes from experiencing the present infinitely. The video proposes an equation for life: Life = Time x Presence, and advocates for optimizing the infinite variable (presence) rather than the finite one (time). It suggests that by "giving up time" through mindfulness and disconnecting from clocks, one can overcome past regrets and future anxieties, leading to a more fulfilling life.