The Greg McKeown Podcast

81. What's Essential: Q&A on How to Discern More and Do Less

Dec 12, 2021

Join Anna McKeown, co-host and wife of Greg McKeown, as she dives into the art of discernment, essential for navigating life's chaos. The conversation covers how personal intuition guides decision-making and the importance of recognizing limits to maintain mental health. They explore the connection between bodily sensations and self-awareness, emphasizing the role of discernment in communication and relationships. Anna shares practical insights on fostering genuine connections and the balance needed for emotional well-being.

44:27

Episode guests

Anna McKeown

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Navigating Mental Health: The Body as a Teacher

2min

Exploring Intuition and the Art of Discernment

3min

The Intersection of Self-Awareness and Decision-Making

13min

The Art of Discernment in Communication

5min

The Art of Genuine Connection

13min

Discernment is at the core of what it means to be an Essentialist.

It helps us sort through the trivial many and identify the essential few. It allows us to see things as they really are. It guides our intuition, helping us make decisions and take actions that really matter.

Join me and my wife Anna as we discuss how we can become better at discerning the world around us.

In this episode, we talk about:

Recognizing the inklings of discernment
Trusting your intuition
How to develop discernment in the different areas of your life

What's Essential Podcast

Greg McKeown

Scratch Audiohouse

Credits:

Hosted by Greg McKeown
Produced by Greg McKeown and Scratch Audiohouse
Executive Produced by Greg McKeown, Brent Montgomery, and Ed Simpson
Co-Produced by Derrial Christon

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