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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.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Rangan Chatterjee

Megan Hyatt Miller

Mentioned in 125 episodes

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book similar to Essentialism.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in the context of discussing the book's relevance to productivity and overcoming burnout.

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Mentioned by

Ali Abdaal

, referencing a story from McKeown's book about expeditions to the North Pole.

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Mentioned by

Cal Newport

in relation to a case study about a race to the South Pole.

Ep. 226: The Productivity Dragon

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

when explaining his less but better 30-day email course, which helps readers apply the principles from his other books.

361. The Journal as a Superpower with Derek Sivers

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a book he's revisiting, offering reminders on transcending the need to make everything hard.

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Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

as one of his books, focusing on effortless execution.

355. How to Find Your Purpose and Master Essentialism with Tim Ferriss

Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of the books "Effortless" and "Essentialism".

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Greg McKeown

's new book, discussed throughout the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as a practical guide to making things easier.

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Mentioned by

Rangan Chatterjee

in a discussion about burnout and awareness.

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Mentioned by

Rangan Chatterjee

, excerpt from his book "Effortless" discussed avoiding burnout.

Powerful Daily Habits to Reduce Stress and Anxiety #214

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as his new book, a follow-up to his international bestseller, "Essentialism"

Ep. 91: GREG MCKEOWN on Making Essential Work Effortless

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

as a book he wrote where he shares his biggest takeaway on systems being more important than effort.

280. What's Essential: The Power of Systems with Rob Dyrdek (Replay)

Mentioned by

Rangan Chatterjee

as McKeown's latest book, exploring how to make essential things effortless.

How To Achieve Your Goals Effortlessly with Greg McKeown #183

Mentioned by

Mo Gawdat

as a New York Times bestseller teaching to focus on doing what matters.

269. Essential Happiness with Mo Gawdat (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Megan Hyatt Miller

as a book published in 2021, continuing the message of making essential tasks easier to execute and enjoy.

GREG MCKEOWN: Making the Essential More Effortless

Mentioned by

Greg Mckeown

as the book where he discovered the importance of systems over effort.

86. What's Essential: The Power of Systems with Rob Dyrdek

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

as the author of Effortless.

How to Start Living Effortlessly and Focus on What Matters Most with Greg McKeown

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

as one of his New York Times bestsellers.

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