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Greg McKeown (IG: @gregorymckeown) is a speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What's Essential.

His New York Times bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less has sold more than a million copies worldwide.

Today we're discussing Greg's latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.

In this episode, we discuss:

There's always a more effortless way to go about life
Essentialism is prioritization and Effortless is simplification
Greg's daughter's health crisis was the inspiration behind writing Effortless
If you get into the wrong state everything will be harder
After complaining say something you are thankful for
The biggest problem with being in a state of burnout
How can this be effortless?
Not everything needs the extra mile
Am I getting as much return for the effort?
Done for the day list
Create a high trust agreement with your manager
The practice of investing in the long tail
Ask yourself... how can I make this enjoyable?
The building blocks of joy
What's something that is essential to you that you wish was a little more effortless?
Creating workplace boundaries are important for family culture
The difference between effortless state and effortless action
The principle of effortless results
Linear results vs. residual results
Podcasting is a whole new genre

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Related links:

Greg McKeown - Effortless (book)

Greg McKeown's website

Follow Greg McKeown on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Greg McKeown - Essentialism (book)

What's Essential (podcast)

Listen to Greg McKeown previously on TUHP (episode #250)

Gorden Hinckley - Cultivating an Attitude of Happiness and a Spirit of Optimism (article)

BJ Fogg - Tiny Habits (book)

David Allen - Getting Things Done (book)

Ben Bergeron - Chasing Excellence (book)

Jessica Jackley - Clay Water Brick (book)

Kiva

21-Day Essentialism Challenge

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318: Michael Hyatt – Achieve More By Doing Less, Work Productivity Hacks, The Power Of Constraints

286: Cal Newport – Digital Minimalism • Create Time For Solitude • Stop Socializing On Social Media

278: Robin Sharma – The 5 AM Club • Mastery Is A Process • The Power Of Solitude

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