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Essentialism

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

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Essentialism

By: Greg McKeown
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Have you ever found yourself struggling with information overload?

Have you ever felt both overworked and underutilised?

Do you ever feel busy but not productive?

If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is to become an essentialist.

In Essentialism, Greg McKeown, CEO of a leadership and strategy agency in Silicon Valley who has run courses at Apple, Google and Facebook, shows you how to achieve what he calls the disciplined pursuit of less. Being an essentialist is about a disciplined way of thinking. It means challenging the core assumptions of "we can have it all" and "I have to do everything" and replacing them with the pursuit of "the right thing in the right way at the right time".

By applying a more selective criteria for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our own choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter.

Using the experience and insight of working with the leaders of the most innovative companies and organisations in the world, McKeown shows you how to put Essentialism into practice in your own life, so you, too, can achieve something great.

©2015 Greg McKeown (P)2015 Random House AudioBooks Social Sciences Inspiring Thought-Provoking Career Business

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Read by the author, who has a good voice.
Interesting concepts. I'll have to read it again.

Interesting concepts

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It's important that this isn't a book you read nod your head in agreement too and then simply continue with life ignoring it's wonderful tips.

A great book and something I'll certainly read again.

Awesome book if you can action it

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I just loved it. moment when he explains tht we are busy making everyone out there happy is messing our own life's . Family is uttermost priority😊. excellent narration.

Life changing learnings

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A very interesting stance on modern work ethic and the issues surrounding not being able to identify the importance of each task in your life. Some useful examples and overall a very intriguing book which I wholeheartedly recommend.

Part Common Sense & Part Confidence?

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Whether you are a parent looking to plan time better, a business owner interested in raising standards and productivity or an individual who feels swamped by life - or any other type of human - this book is an easy and essential read/listen.
In the audio format The narrator has a clear and well measured tone that allows you to focus on the content. Not too boring, not overexcited and no sidelines, off book commentary or colourful language… appropriately… just the essential facts.
As a regular reader of business and productivity manuals I can see that this book brings together a variety of ideas snd sources on how to get more done. But, even though I’ve heard them before I was not uninterested in hearing how this author fits them into his essentialist theory. And there was no major sales patter or worksheets to follow, just simple and concise information and options for taking a more conscious approach to tackling life. There was maybe nothing new or fantastic in what was being proposed but it was set out in such a way that it reached me in a clearer and more inspirational way than I’ve found in other places.
What was most impressive was the applicability of the essentialist way in life in general. With toxic and demanding people in your life it’s not always easy to prioritise without feeling guilty and I found this book a support in thinking that there are good and solid reasons why I might opt to look after my own interests rather than bend to the path of least resistance.
For the first time with an audiobook I will be listening again, immediately, not because I misunderstood, need clarification or need to take notes, but simply because I need to hear it repeated so I can fix my mind on becoming more essentialist right now. I feel I will revisit this book again in future and I will certainly be recommending it to friends

Essential listening for all

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great book with so many useful insights into achieving and effective and simplistic business and life focusing on the things that are really important.

great book so many useful insights

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I loved the anecdotes which made it relatable and memorable for me. While I already know that we need to draw healthy boundaries, I still had aha moments and it showed me how I was still giving away too much of my time to others because I worried about how others saw me. I immediately applied what was taught in the book and felt greater peace of mind in the weeks that followed. I then recommended this to my friends, who also loved it. In addition, I enjoyed the author's narration and it was a great experience!

Loved it, recommended it to others who love it too

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Much information crammed into bite size chunks. A really good guide for coping with the pace of life. Loved it.

Great advice for the modern world

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I wish it would stick in my brain! I love this. all concepts are nicely explained with the right amount of examples and less fluff and bubbles. well essential: buy this, learn this, become this.

this book is my Bible!!!!

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This book is very rich in content and yet, simple. a great guideline for better work life, marriage life or anything that needs your attention and focus and you just donr have the capacity to select in order to do so. I've enjoyed the listening and now feel estrela challeneged to change my thinking and doing. That's what I call a powerful book.

Straight to the point: less is more.

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