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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Why Some Never Break Through: Greg McKeown ('Effortless' and 'Essentialism')

Jun 5, 2024
Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism and Effortless, discusses prioritizing what's truly important in life, making deliberate choices, and embracing trade-offs for success. He shares insights on efficiency, negotiation, and redefining success, offering a framework for making impactful decisions in both personal and professional realms.
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  • Essentialism focuses on identifying what's truly important and prioritizing it in decision-making.
  • Effortless Action involves using short, focused bursts of effort to streamline tasks and achieve goals efficiently.

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Essentialism and Effortless by Greg McEwett

Greg McEwett, known for his essentialist philosophy, shares insights from his books 'Essentialism' and 'Effortless'. Essentialism emphasizes recognizing what is essential and working to eliminate the rest, applicable not only in business but as a framework for all important life decisions, personal and professional. 'Effortless' focuses on making tasks easier and smarter, without equating effortless with laziness.

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