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Essentialism

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About the book

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 assumption of 'We can have it all' and 'I have to do everything' and replacing it 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.

Editions (4)

ISBN9780753555163
PublisherRandom House UK Ltd
Publication Date04/17/14
Pages304

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  • twinslovebooks2
    twinslovebooks2

    11 Followers

    4.0

    So many great ideas! Everyone, who has problems by focusing on the essential things in life should read this book! There are many resoultions how to deal with an overwhelming life or different situations.

    Oct 2, 2023

  • jule.liest.alles
    jule.liest.alles

    20 Followers

    3.0

    Nothing really new with a lot of known examples. If you already read a few books about minimalism/personal development / habits you gain nothing new from this book.

    Feb 8, 2026

  • jmgdias
    jmgdias

    2 Followers

    2.0

    Started from good core principles to boxing out the world into two. Some funny takes on the way

    Apr 29, 2025

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