Summary of Essentialism: by Greg McKeown | Includes Key Takeaways and Analysis
“Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life someone else will.” - Greg McKeown“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.” - Greg McKeown“Essentialism: only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make...
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“Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life someone else will.” - Greg McKeown“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.” - Greg McKeown“Essentialism: only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.” - Greg McKeown“The word priority came into the English language in the 1400s. It was singular. It meant the very first or prior thing. It stayed singular for the next five hundred years. Only in the 1900s did we pluralize the term and start talking about priorities.” - Greg McKeown***Don’t Miss Greg McKeown’s life-changing book, “Essentialism.” If you have ever felt too busy to get everything done in a day, this book is a must-read to get your life back under control. “Essentialism” isn’t just another self-help book, it will change the way you live your life.***What Will You Learn from Reading This Book?How to harness the power of choice to take charge of your time, priorities, and lifeHow to separate the few things that matter in your work and life from the noise that constantly surrounds youHow to eliminate the constraints that keep you from making your highest contributionHow to simplify your life by pursuing less but betterHow to build up on small wins to make monumental progressHow to free yourself by reducing your options and setting clear boundariesHow to overcome the fear of loss and let go of the things that hold you backHow to find your essential intent and unify the flow of your life or organizationBook Summary Editorial ReviewGreg McKeown cuts through the jargon of productivity literature to remind his readers the one thing they are losing sight of in the face of increasing opportunities: no one can have it all. He builds on the personal philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Steve Jobs, and other iconic personalities to offer insightful, research-backed, and practical tips for taking back control of your life by embracing the power of less. Any team leader, parent, or individual feeling strained by the weight of a schedule spiraling out of control will find this book invaluable.Click Buy Now with 1-Click to Own Your Copy Today!
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Format: Kindle Edition
ASIN: B01N42VNPC
Publish date: 2016-11-18
Publisher: FastReads Publishing
Pages no: 39
Edition language: English