The Greg McKeown Podcast

31. What's Essential: The Birth of Essentialism with Anna McKeown (rebroadcast)

Dec 28, 2020

Anna McKeown, the wife of Greg McKeown and a key player in developing the Essentialism philosophy, discusses the journey of prioritizing what truly matters. Together, they reflect on the balance between work and family commitments, sharing personal stories that blend humor and heartfelt lessons. The significance of empathy in relationships, navigating emotional attachments, and celebrating milestones like bestseller success are also explored. Anna emphasizes the importance of gratitude and creating a positive home environment, reminding listeners to embrace their own essential priorities.

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Essentialism and Personal Commitments

12min

Horses and Heartstrings

3min

Navigating Emotional Attachments and Sunk Cost Bias

2min

Celebrating Success: The Moment of Becoming a Bestseller

2min

The Power of Empathy and Compassion in Relationships

2min

Navigating Personal Development in Relationships

22min

Discovering and Prioritizing What Matters Most

3min

(Holiday Rebroadcast) Greg's first guest is his wife, Anna – listen in as they go back in time to the start of Essentialism, on that day when Greg realized he got it all wrong. Greg and Anna discuss the importance of family, gratitude, and not over-extending yourself and your time in order to create a positive home environment.

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Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Avi Gandhi, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Paul Dizon

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