It’s not only important to identify what’s essential in your life, but you must also know why it matters.Join me as I speak with Simon Sinek, Inspirational Speaker and Global "Best Selling" Author (Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, Find Your Why and The Infinite Game) ,In this episode, Simon shares: The importance of finding your "why" How to find the courage to reinvent yourself How to define yourself by what you believe, not only by what you do Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.comThey discuss the importance of being clear on what you want, developing the courage to re-invent yourself and creating specific steps to improve your life.What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

Do you want to achieve better results? Even 10X results?Can you work 10X harder?Almost everyone I know says yes to the first question and no to the second.  This is what I call the 10X Dilemma. Trying to solve this dilemma can lead you to the edge of burnout. In this episode, I share 5 strategies to help you achieve breakthrough results without burnout. These strategies are the best way I know to make it easier to reach your full potential.Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.comWhat's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

When the unexpected happens, the world we once knew becomes unfamiliar. Every step can feel unsteady. We wonder how we will ever navigate our new reality. But we can find hope knowing that these challenges often help us grow and lead us to become who we were meant to be. This week I am speaking with my friend Dave Hollis, a speaker, best-selling author, and former Disney executive.Join our conversation as Dave shares five strategies you can use to reorient yourself when life inevitably gets turned upside down.Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.comWhat's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

This week I am welcoming Dorie Clark, leadership consultant and author of the book The Long Game: How to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world to the What's Essential podcast.Dorie offers her insight into how we can stop making short-term choices that lead us away from who we want to be and start making long-term choices that give us space to dream, plan, and live. Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.comWhat's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

When you get clear on what really matters in your life, everything else starts to fall into place. You make decisions differently. Your perspective changes. You begin to seek purpose over achievement.  This week I am joined by Molly Fletcher. Molly is a former sports agent turned speaker, author, and consultant. As someone who has represented some of the world's most notable athletes, she offers a unique perspective on success. In this episode, we discuss: Why purpose is more important than achievement. How to manage your energy, so you are at your peak performance when it really matters. Strategies to help you be a better negotiator. Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.comWhat's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

One of the most basic human needs is to be understood.When we are misunderstood, we feel alone, unvalued, and betrayed. None of us wishes to feel this way, and no one wants to make others feel this way. So why is there so much misunderstanding in our relationships?Join me for an important discussion on how to improve every relationship, personal and professional, through deep communication and emphatic listening. Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mw Learn more about my books and courses at GregMcKeown.comWhat's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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 Paul Dizon and Derrial Christon

Leadership expert and pastor Carey Nieuwhof (author, At Your Best) joins Greg to talk about leadership and designing a life today that will help you thrive tomorrow. They discuss the need to relinquish control, automation, and building a team that can help you grow. They explore how to recognize burnout and the framework for creating a sustainable pace for success in the long run.This episode's book recommendation: At Your Best by Carey NieuwhofWhat's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

TV Show Creator and Executive Producer Dave Noll (Co-Creator, Chopped) joins Greg to talk about the challenges involved to reach sustainable success in the entertainment industry. They discuss the shift in perspective that failure is a necessary part of any process, as well as believing in yourself and teaching that mindset to the next generation.What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

Effortless: Chapter NineIt all starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. This special episode is an excerpt from the audiobook, narrated by Greg. It explains the importance of embracing the rubbish in order to learn, grow, and make progress on what's essential.Effortless is available for purchase, as a book or audiobook. (Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Effortless by Greg McKeown, read by the author and available wherever audiobooks are sold).What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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

Entrepreneur and former candidate for Governor of Utah Jeff Burningham (Co-Founder & Chairman, Peak Capital Partners) joins Greg for a conversation on defining and achieving sustainable success. They discuss the importance of relationships versus results in making a greater impact, and explore growth mindset and the ability to reorient when a vision don’t go as planned.For a limited time purchase Effortless and get the 21-Day Challenge (and download Chapter 1 of Effortless) FREE!Share the What’s Essential podcast with your co-workers & friends and earn rewards: 1 Referral - Access the exclusive "Tim Ferriss" episode 3 Referrals - 21-day Challenge PDF  15 Referrals - $10 digital gift card you can use at stores like Real Simple, Container Store, etc. What's Essential Podcast Twitter Facebook Greg McKeown Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Scratch Audiohouse Instagram LinkedIn 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