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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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This episode was first published on 10 Sep 2022.

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