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Essentialism by Greg McKeown | Book Summary and Review | Free Audiobook
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Show notes 📝 Are you trying to block out the noise and live your life with the absolute necessities? If so, you aren’t the only one. Essentialism has become the new minimalism, and more people are picking it up.
Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of Essentialism and thousands of other books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com
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Get the audiobook of Essentialism for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/essentialism-audiobook
StoryShots Summary and Review of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Essentialism in One Sentence
Essentialism is a systematic, disciplined method for identifying our greatest areas of contribution and for making those activities nearly effortless.
Introduction
“[Essentialism] is a timely, essential read for anyone who feels overcommitted, overloaded, or overworked.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Think Again
Are you trying to block out the noise and live your life with the absolute necessities?
If so, you aren’t the only one. Essentialism has become the new minimalism, and more people are picking it up.
With the rise of social media and the build-up of toxic productivity culture (or hustle porn), we’re looking for an escape. Luckily, Essentialism by Greg McKeown gives us that escape. Essentialism is a systematic, disciplined method for identifying our greatest areas of contribution and for making those activities nearly effortless.
In his book, Essentialism, Greg McKeown crosses philosophical theory with education theory to discuss how practicing essentialism can transform our lives.
Join us to learn more about the book and whether you agree or disagree with its key insights.
“Entrepreneurs succeed when they say ‘yes’ to the right project, at the right time, in the right way. To accomplish this, they have to be good at saying ‘no’ to all their other ideas. Essentialism offers concise and eloquent advice on how to determine what you care about most, and how to apply your energies in ways that ultimately bring you the greatest rewards.” — Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
About Greg McKeown
Greg McKeown is a writer, public speaker, and leadership and business strategist born in London. He graduated with an MBA degree from Stanford University after completing his undergraduate studies in communications and journalism at Brigham Young University.
Through his work with businesses around the world, McKeown focuses on essentialism. He helps companies eliminate extra noise by focusing only on what matters.
Famous for his minimalistic strategy, McKeown’s fame skyrocketed as a public figure when he started speaking on essentialist living and how it helped him professionally and personally.
With his professional experience and knowledge, McKeown has earned several honors. Most notably, the World Economic Forum inducted him into the Forum of Young Global Leaders in 2012.
StoryShot #1: Design a Place to Escape
StoryShot #2: Essentialists Have More Options Than Non-Essentialists
StoryShot #3: If It Isn’t a Clear Yes, Then It’s a Clear No
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Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.
This episode was first published on 10 Sep 2022.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Manage episode 340740133 series 2826486
Show notes 📝 Are you trying to block out the noise and live your life with the absolute necessities? If so, you aren’t the only one. Essentialism has become the new minimalism, and more people are picking it up.
Learn on your terms. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook and animated version of this summary of Essentialism and thousands of other books on the top-rated StoryShots app: https://www.getstoryshots.com
Help us grow to create more amazing content for you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the StoryShots podcast now.
What should our next book be? Suggest and vote it up on the StoryShots app.
Get the audiobook of Essentialism for free on Amazon: https://geni.us/essentialism-audiobook
StoryShots Summary and Review of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Essentialism in One Sentence
Essentialism is a systematic, disciplined method for identifying our greatest areas of contribution and for making those activities nearly effortless.
Introduction
“[Essentialism] is a timely, essential read for anyone who feels overcommitted, overloaded, or overworked.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Think Again
Are you trying to block out the noise and live your life with the absolute necessities?
If so, you aren’t the only one. Essentialism has become the new minimalism, and more people are picking it up.
With the rise of social media and the build-up of toxic productivity culture (or hustle porn), we’re looking for an escape. Luckily, Essentialism by Greg McKeown gives us that escape. Essentialism is a systematic, disciplined method for identifying our greatest areas of contribution and for making those activities nearly effortless.
In his book, Essentialism, Greg McKeown crosses philosophical theory with education theory to discuss how practicing essentialism can transform our lives.
Join us to learn more about the book and whether you agree or disagree with its key insights.
“Entrepreneurs succeed when they say ‘yes’ to the right project, at the right time, in the right way. To accomplish this, they have to be good at saying ‘no’ to all their other ideas. Essentialism offers concise and eloquent advice on how to determine what you care about most, and how to apply your energies in ways that ultimately bring you the greatest rewards.” — Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
About Greg McKeown
Greg McKeown is a writer, public speaker, and leadership and business strategist born in London. He graduated with an MBA degree from Stanford University after completing his undergraduate studies in communications and journalism at Brigham Young University.
Through his work with businesses around the world, McKeown focuses on essentialism. He helps companies eliminate extra noise by focusing only on what matters.
Famous for his minimalistic strategy, McKeown’s fame skyrocketed as a public figure when he started speaking on essentialist living and how it helped him professionally and personally.
With his professional experience and knowledge, McKeown has earned several honors. Most notably, the World Economic Forum inducted him into the Forum of Young Global Leaders in 2012.
StoryShot #1: Design a Place to Escape
StoryShot #2: Essentialists Have More Options Than Non-Essentialists
StoryShot #3: If It Isn’t a Clear Yes, Then It’s a Clear No
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Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis.
This episode was first published on 10 Sep 2022.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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