Essentialism. Book Summary

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Greg McKeown

What’s inside

Essentialism is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter.

You’ll Learn

  • Learn how to prioritize your life
  • Gain techniques to eliminate unnecessary tasks
  • Discover the power of saying ‘no’
  • Understand the value of play and rest

Key Points

  • Finding your essential intent
  • The value of saying ‘no’
  • The importance of play and sleep
  • Living your life by design, not default
  • Separating decisions from options
  • Making your highest possible contribution
  • The disciplined pursuit of less

Who’s it For

  • People who want to simplify their lives
  • Productivity enthusiasts
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed by life

About the author

Greg McKeown is a public speaker, leadership and business strategist, and New York Times bestselling author. He is the CEO of THIS Inc., a company dedicated to assisting people and companies in achieving more by doing less.