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Mentioned in 125 episodes
Effortless
Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most
Book • 2021
In 'Effortless', Greg McKeown offers practical tools and strategies for achieving more with less effort.
The book is organized into three parts: the effortless state, effortless action, and effortless results.
McKeown argues that not everything has to be hard and provides methods for turning tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, preventing frustration, setting a sustainable pace, and automating essential tasks.
His philosophy emphasizes the importance of finding easier ways to accomplish what matters most, rather than perpetually overexerting oneself[1][2][5].
The book is organized into three parts: the effortless state, effortless action, and effortless results.
McKeown argues that not everything has to be hard and provides methods for turning tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, preventing frustration, setting a sustainable pace, and automating essential tasks.
His philosophy emphasizes the importance of finding easier ways to accomplish what matters most, rather than perpetually overexerting oneself[1][2][5].
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Mentioned in 125 episodes
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Chris Williamson in the context of discussing the book's relevance to productivity and overcoming burnout.
Chris Williamson in the context of discussing the book's relevance to productivity and overcoming burnout.
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Ali Abdaal , referencing a story from McKeown's book about expeditions to the North Pole.
Ali Abdaal , referencing a story from McKeown's book about expeditions to the North Pole.
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How Productivity Ruins Your Life with Productivity Expert Oliver Burkeman
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Greg McKeown when explaining his less but better 30-day email course, which helps readers apply the principles from his other books.
Greg McKeown when explaining his less but better 30-day email course, which helps readers apply the principles from his other books.
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361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers
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Greg McKeown 's new book, discussed throughout the podcast.
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#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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Cal Newport as his new book, a follow-up to his international bestseller, "Essentialism"
Cal Newport as his new book, a follow-up to his international bestseller, "Essentialism"
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Ep. 91: GREG MCKEOWN on Making Essential Work Effortless
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Rangan Chatterjee as McKeown's latest book, exploring how to make essential things effortless.
Rangan Chatterjee as McKeown's latest book, exploring how to make essential things effortless.
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How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown #183
Mentioned by Greg McKeown as a book he wrote where he shares his biggest takeaway on systems being more important than effort.
Greg McKeown as a book he wrote where he shares his biggest takeaway on systems being more important than effort.70 snips
280. What's Essential: The Power of Systems with Rob Dyrdek (Replay)
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Megan Hyatt Miller as a book published in 2021, continuing the message of making essential tasks easier to execute and enjoy.
Megan Hyatt Miller as a book published in 2021, continuing the message of making essential tasks easier to execute and enjoy.
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GREG MCKEOWN: Making the Essential More Effortless
