Paradigm Shifting Books Book #3 - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
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Jan 11, 2021 
In a thought-provoking conversation, Greg McKeown, the author of Essentialism and host of the What's Essential podcast, shares his journey toward prioritizing the 'right things' in life. He emphasizes the transformative concept of 'less but better' and how it can reshape our mindset. Greg offers tactical advice on managing email and time effectively, and he highlights cultural obstacles to embracing essentialist practices. He also explores defining success as pursuing your unique mission, encouraging listeners to ask themselves, 'What's the most important thing I need to do today?'
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Birthroom Wake-Up Call
- Greg McKeown recounts missing his newborn daughter's immediate postpartum moments because he attended a client meeting instead of prioritizing family.
- He realized that if you don't prioritize your life, someone else will, which sparked his journey to write Essentialism.
Less But Better Paradigm
- Less but better means finding the disproportionately important few tasks, not maximizing output on everything.
- Essentialists treat life like a diamond mine, not a coal mine, seeking exceptional value over volume.
Paradigm, Not A To-Do List
- Essentialism is a paradigm shift, not a checklist of hacks, changing how you decide what deserves your time.
- Once you see the vital few versus the trivial many, you gain clarity and rarely go back to old habits.
