The Greg McKeown Podcast 78. What's Essential: Greg's Solo Q&A Part 1
Nov 22, 2021
Dive into the challenges of modern productivity and the burnout epidemic fueled by a culture obsessed with busyness. Discover practical strategies for achieving mental well-being by redefining work expectations. Learn how to build high-trust teams that promote effortless collaboration and enhance productivity. Explore the impact of communication and clarity on success in team dynamics. Finally, engage with a community focused on essentialism and a chance to win exclusive membership perks!
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Societal Tiredness
- Greg McKeown discusses societal tiredness, linking it to industrialized societies' relentless activity.
- He emphasizes the Industrial Revolution's 50-fold productivity increase and the resulting busyness.
Luddites and Modern Life
- Greg McKeown recounts the Luddite movement's destruction of machinery during the Industrial Revolution in his hometown of Leeds.
- He parallels this with the need for boundaries in our digital age to minimize disadvantages.
Setting Boundaries
- Set boundaries in your work life to avoid burnout.
- Don't do more today than you can fully recover from by tomorrow.
