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#880 - Greg McKeown - How To Focus On What Matters Most

Modern Wisdom

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Balancing Hard Work and Ease

This chapter delves into the interplay between embracing challenges and valuing simplicity in life, highlighting the need for balance between hard work and rest. Through reflections on an Antarctic expedition, it contrasts the detrimental effects of overexertion with the sustainable approach of pacing. The discussion offers insights from the author's book 'Effortless', encouraging a shift in mindset toward managing energy effectively for long-term success.

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