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Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter, and he recently released The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less. Sponsors:Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Eight Sleep's Pod 4 Ultra sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating: https://eightsleep.com/tim (save $350 on the Pod 4 Ultra)Wealthfront high-yield cash account: https://Wealthfront.com/Tim (Start earning 4.00% APY on your short-term cash until you're ready to invest. And when new clients open an account today, you can get an extra fifty-dollar bonus with a deposit of five hundred dollars or more.) Terms apply. Tim Ferriss receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage, LLC for advertising and holds a non-controlling equity interest in the corporate parent of Wealthfront Brokerage. See full disclosures here.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever felt that you were constantly busy, but not necessarily productive in terms of achieving your highest-level goals? In today's hectic world, it's easy to become overwhelmed by competing priorities, which may cause us to lose sight of what is most important in our lives. An approach known as “essentialism” offers an antidote to this common problem. Greg McKeown, our guest in Episode 221 of The Mindset Game® podcast, is the author of two New York Times bestsellers: “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.” He is also one of the most sought-after public speakers globally, having spoken to over 500 companies while traveling to over 40 countries, and his work has been covered in several leading publications. Greg's clients include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nike. He is also the host of The Greg McKeown Podcast, which has been ranked in the top five of all self-improvement podcasts and ranked top 10 in educational podcasts. In this week's episode, Greg discusses the following:  The concept of essentialism and its three parts: exploring what is essential, creating space to eliminate what is non-essential, and making it as effortless as possible to do what matters most Simple tests, such as the longevity and intergenerational tests, and other techniques to help you identify what is essential amongst competing priorities  Key mindset shifts that are necessary for living an essentialist life  The 85% rule, which embodies the idea that working in an optimal state – rather than at maximum, 10x intensity – will yield better, more sustainable results in the long run To learn more about Greg and access his resources, visit https://gregmckeown.com.  To learn more about The Mindset Game®, visit www.TheMindsetGame.com. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, please visit https://apple.co/3oAnR8I. 

Carl welcomes Greg McKeown, the author of two New York Times bestsellers “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”, and “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” one of Carl's favorite books. In this episode of 50 Fires, Greg and Carl discuss the concept of creating possibilities beyond money and why lack of capital should never be the thing that holds us back from doing something that we really want to do. Greg explains his philosophy that in any endeavor, starting small and building momentum is the key to building something that's truly meaningful and sustainable, demonstrating the power of vision and determination over financial constraints. Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com/ for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors!  Follow 50 Fires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50firespod/ Please direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com Music Credits:  Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Cody Francis / Wherever You're Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Katie speaks with Greg McKeown, renowned author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless". Greg, a maverick in various aspects of life, has forged his own path in personal and professional realms. His approach to life and business is unconventional yet remarkably effective, reflected in his visionary actions and decisions. Throughout our discussion, Greg shares insights into the arduous process of writing a book, offering valuable guidance and solutions, which have profoundly impacted my perspective. We delve into his personal experiences, successes, and failures, exploring better strategies and questioning norms in pursuit of extraordinary outcomes.Key Takeaways from this episode: Greg shares amazing principles from his books "Essentialism" and "Effortless"He has carved his own path in life, business, and family, embodying a maverick spirit in his approach.The conversation delves into the challenges of writing a book, with Greg providing valuable insights and solutions that have reshaped perspectives and approaches.Join The “Now” Newsletter: https://now.katierichardson.com/newsletterAbout Greg McKeown:Greg McKeown has dedicated his professional life to uncovering counterintuitive ways to be very successful–without burning out. In this pursuit he has written two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies and been voted by Goodreads as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”. Together they have been published in 37 languages. McKeown did his Masters of Business Administration at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, his Global Leadership and Public Policy certificate at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and is currently doing doctoral research at the University of Cambridge.Connect with Greg:www.gregmckeown.comhttps://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/About Katie Richardson:Katie, once a girl who just liked to have fun, transformed into a globally recognized designer and entrepreneur. With expertise in woodworking, welding, drawing, and sewing, she crafted her own path. Despite initial doubts and imposter syndrome, Katie defied expectations by establishing Puj, a business that now boasts its products in 2,000 US stores and 26 countries, delighting over 1 million customers worldwide. Her greatest aspiration is to inspire women across the globe. Renowned shows like the Ellen Degeneres Show, Rachael Ray Show, Today Show, and Entrepreneur Magazine have featured her, while influential figures like Martha Stewart, Matt Damon, Camilla Alves, Mario Lopez, Robert Downey Jr., Kourtney Kardashian, Bill & Giuliana Rancic, and Pam Beesley have embraced her products. Today, Katie is a coach, mother of four, wife, author, and powerful speaker.Connect with Katie:Website: https://katierichardson.com/CASE STUDIES: https://now.katierichardson.com/casestudyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-richardson-creatorApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-working-now/id1515291698BuzzSprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1847280Spoti

Do you struggle with feeling overwhelming by all your responsibilities? Join us as Dr. Josh Axe sits down with Greg McKeown, a global expert in leadership and productivity, to unveil the counterintuitive strategies for success without the burnout.  They discuss: What's causing the “Overwhelm Epidemic” we're seeing in today's fast-paced world The game-changing concept that life isn't about working until exhaustion Greg McKeown's 85% rule on how optimal effort leads to sustainable success The profound impact of making deliberate choices about your inner circle Tips for creating essential to-do lists and "done for the day" lists to avoid overworking, promoting balance, and preventing burnout How to embrace the idea that your best work lies ahead, not behind Are you ready to transform your life from overwhelming chaos to effortless success? Tune in to this enlightening episode with Greg McKeown, where you'll gain practical strategies to redefine your approach to work, daily planning, and personal connections. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn from a bestselling author and productivity expert. Your journey to a more effortless and fulfilling life starts here! Want more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Dr. Josh Axe Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Follow Greg McKeown Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Follow Leaders Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter ------  Links:  Buy Greg's book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less → https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/  Buy Greg's book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most → https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/  Check out The Greg McKeown Podcast → https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/  Learn more about Greg McKeown → https://gregmckeown.com/

Podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show (LS 81 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: #719: Walk & Talk with Greg McKeown — How to Find Your Purpose and Master Essentialism in 2024Pub date: 2024-01-31Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and Momentous high-quality supplements.Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together they have sold more than two million copies in 37 languages. He is also a speaker, host of The Greg McKeown Podcast and founder of The Essentialism Academy with students from 96 countries. More than 175,000 people have signed up to his 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter.He is currently doing a doctorate at The University of Cambridge, and he is easily one of my favorite thinkers on all things related to effectiveness, efficiency, and—at the end of the day—quality of life. Greg is originally from London, England, and he and his wife Anna are parents to four children.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep! Helix was selected as the best overall mattress of 2022 by GQ magazine, Wired, and Apartment Therapy. With Helix, there's a specific mattress to meet each and every body's unique comfort needs. Just take their quiz—only two minutes to complete—that matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. They have a 10-year warranty, and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free. They'll even pick it up from you if you don't love it. And now, Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/Tim.*This episode is also brought to you by AG1! I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, you'll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit DrinkAG1.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That's up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.*This episode is also brought to you by Momentous high-quality supplements! Momentous offers high-quality supplements and products across a broad spectrum of categories, and I've been testing their products for months now. I've been using their magnesium threonate, apigenin, and L-theanine daily, all of which have helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. I've also been using Momentous creatine, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else. If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at LiveMomentous.com/Tim. And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered. *[10:02] How 2023 informed 2024's highest priorities.[16:09] Greg's system for effortless execution of daily tasks.[27:42] Directional documents, shameless repentance, and shifting success.[36:53] Poetic mysticism and matchmaking introspection.[41:51] What compass guides you toward purpose?[45:10] The truth as a path to your best possible future.[50:34] Maslow's forgotten pinnacle of self-transcendence.[54:28] Why self-actualization is an insufficient foundation for meaningful relationships.[1:03:09] Recommended reading for relationship cultivation.[1:07:43] A true, bittersweet tale of progressively deepening love.[1:13:28] The benefits of treating social media as an option rather than an obligation.[1:16:12] AI: good servant, poor master.[1:17:23] Blocking time for a top priority.[1:27:55] “It's the tools, stupid.”[1:30:56] Embracing the constraints that stack the decks in your favor.[1:35:41] How to sign up for Greg's free “Less, But Better” 30-day email program.[1:37:09] Employing the George Costanza opposite life hack.[1:40:53] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show (LS 80 · TOP 0.01% what is this?)Episode: #719: Walk & Talk with Greg McKeown — How to Find Your Purpose and Master Essentialism in 2024Pub date: 2024-01-31Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and Momentous high-quality supplements.Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together they have sold more than two million copies in 37 languages. He is also a speaker, host of The Greg McKeown Podcast and founder of The Essentialism Academy with students from 96 countries. More than 175,000 people have signed up to his 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter.He is currently doing a doctorate at The University of Cambridge, and he is easily one of my favorite thinkers on all things related to effectiveness, efficiency, and—at the end of the day—quality of life. Greg is originally from London, England, and he and his wife Anna are parents to four children.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep! Helix was selected as the best overall mattress of 2022 by GQ magazine, Wired, and Apartment Therapy. With Helix, there's a specific mattress to meet each and every body's unique comfort needs. Just take their quiz—only two minutes to complete—that matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. They have a 10-year warranty, and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free. They'll even pick it up from you if you don't love it. And now, Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/Tim.*This episode is also brought to you by AG1! I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, you'll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit DrinkAG1.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That's up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.*This episode is also brought to you by Momentous high-quality supplements! Momentous offers high-quality supplements and products across a broad spectrum of categories, and I've been testing their products for months now. I've been using their magnesium threonate, apigenin, and L-theanine daily, all of which have helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. I've also been using Momentous creatine, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else. If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at LiveMomentous.com/Tim. And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered. *[10:02] How 2023 informed 2024's highest priorities.[16:09] Greg's system for effortless execution of daily tasks.[27:42] Directional documents, shameless repentance, and shifting success.[36:53] Poetic mysticism and matchmaking introspection.[41:51] What compass guides you toward purpose?[45:10] The truth as a path to your best possible future.[50:34] Maslow's forgotten pinnacle of self-transcendence.[54:28] Why self-actualization is an insufficient foundation for meaningful relationships.[1:03:09] Recommended reading for relationship cultivation.[1:07:43] A true, bittersweet tale of progressively deepening love.[1:13:28] The benefits of treating social media as an option rather than an obligation.[1:16:12] AI: good servant, poor master.[1:17:23] Blocking time for a top priority.[1:27:55] “It's the tools, stupid.”[1:30:56] Embracing the constraints that stack the decks in your favor.[1:35:41] How to sign up for Greg's free “Less, But Better” 30-day email program.[1:37:09] Employing the George Costanza opposite life hack.[1:40:53] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

We're very excited to welcome back our guest on this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown. Greg is a highly respected leadership and business strategist and author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less". That book explored how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”. Greg's newest book is another New York Times bestseller. It's called, "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most".  His website is https://gregmckeown.com/about/

Brought to you by AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement, Helix Sleep premium mattresses, and Momentous high-quality supplements.Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the author of two New York Times bestsellers Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together they have sold more than two million copies in 37 languages. He is also a speaker, host of The Greg McKeown Podcast and founder of The Essentialism Academy with students from 96 countries. More than 175,000 people have signed up to his 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter.He is currently doing a doctorate at The University of Cambridge, and he is easily one of my favorite thinkers on all things related to effectiveness, efficiency, and—at the end of the day—quality of life. Originally from London, England, Greg and his wife, Anna, are parents to four children.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by Helix Sleep! Helix was selected as the best overall mattress of 2022 by GQ magazine, Wired, and Apartment Therapy. With Helix, there's a specific mattress to meet each and every body's unique comfort needs. Just take their quiz—only two minutes to complete—that matches your body type and sleep preferences to the perfect mattress for you. They have a 10-year warranty, and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk-free. They'll even pick it up from you if you don't love it. And now, Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders plus two free pillows at HelixSleep.com/Tim.*This episode is also brought to you by AG1! I get asked all the time, “If you could use only one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually AG1, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG1 further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, you'll get a 1-year supply of Vitamin D free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit DrinkAG1.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive your 1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That's up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive daily, foundational nutrition supplement that supports whole-body health.*This episode is also brought to you by Momentous high-quality supplements! Momentous offers high-quality supplements and products across a broad spectrum of categories, and I've been testing their products for months now. I've been using their magnesium threonate, apigenin, and L-theanine daily, all of which have helped me improve the onset, quality, and duration of my sleep. I've also been using Momentous creatine, and while it certainly helps physical performance, including poundage or wattage in sports, I use it primarily for mental performance (short-term memory, etc.).Their products are third-party tested (Informed-Sport and/or NSF certified), so you can trust that what is on the label is in the bottle and nothing else. If you want to try Momentous for yourself, you can use code Tim for 20% off your one-time purchase at LiveMomentous.com/Tim. And not to worry, my non-US friends, Momentous ships internationally and has you covered. *For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode of Slo Mo, we're joined by Greg McKeown, the mind behind the 'Essentialist' philosophy. Greg, renowned for his insights on simplifying life's complexities, shares his personal journey, shedding light on the experiences and inspirations that have shaped his perspective.He is an influential author and speaker, best known for his work on essentialism and simplicity. His notable books include "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less" and "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most." His philosophy focuses on the importance of prioritizing the most vital aspects of life and work, advocating for a disciplined approach to decision making. Greg has reached a wide audience, with his books being translated into multiple languages, and he has spoken to numerous top-tier companies worldwide. Additionally, Greg hosts "The Greg McKeown Podcast," popular in self-improvement and educational categories, and his newsletter, the 1-Minute Wednesday, is rapidly growing in popularity.Listen as we discuss: What makes a Bestselling Book? Hoarding and UnburdeningPeople in Modern TimesSuffering, Gratitude, and MeaningAbout LossWhat changing the past can look likeWhat is the Dark PlaygrounHow important is Effective Dependence?Are Online Connections Good? Finding balance in our lives.How to be an Essentialist and live effortlessly Our Systems and our Values Please visit Greg McKeown's website and continue the conversation on our social media channels. YouTube: @mogawdatofficialInstagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatX: @mgawdatWebsite: mogawdat.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Saturday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

How many times have we heard that we are supposed to give work our all? Give 100% or even 110%? And then we wonder how it is that professional baristas, managers, and owners burn out on a regular basis. I'd say it is high time we look at how we take on the work of the cafe work so that we can care for the health of ourselves, our people, while at the same time achieve even greater results. Too good to be true? Well today we will be talking with returning guest, author, speaker, and the world's leader in the subject of meaningful work, Greg McKeown!  Greg McKeown has dedicated his professional life to uncovering counterintuitive ways to be very successful–without burning out. In this pursuit he has written two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies and been voted by Goodreads as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”. Together they have been published in 37 languages. McKeown is an exceptional public speaker and has spoken to hundreds of audiences as he has traveled to 40 countries around the world, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Nike as well as TED Fellows, SXSW and more He's the host of The Greg McKeown Podcast which has been ranked in the Top 5 of all Self Improvement podcasts and Top 10 in all Educational podcasts His work has been covered in print media including in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, Inc., and Harvard Business Review. It's been covered on NPR, NBC, FOX and many times on The Steve Harvey Show. McKeown served for 7 years as a Board Member for Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. He has also been a speaker at non-profit groups including The Kauffman Fellows, Net Impact and Stanford University where he co-created the popular class, Designing Life, Essentially. He serves as a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. He recently moderated a session at the Summer Davos in China called, Unpacking Social Innovation Models for Maximum Impact, and served as a panelist at the Sharpening Your Creative Edge working session at the Forum. McKeown did his Masters of Business Administration at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, his Global Leadership and Public Policy certificate at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and is currently doing doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. In this episode we discuss:  Why we burn out at work The revolutionary 85% rule and why margin matters Trust as the engine of business Identifying the priorities and taking first steps Case studies in effortless thinking across time Focusing on the lighter way vs the heavier way An incredible personal story from Greg's own family How we can lead others into effortless work   Related episodes:  224 : Essentialism: Focusing on what truly Matters w/ Greg McKeown 111 : Self Care 101: Taking care of yourself while taking care of others 420: Design Meaningful Roles in the Cafe

Welcome to FOMO Sapiens, the podcast about entrepreneurial thinkers who don't just follow the crowd, but instead take their own path to success in business and in life. In this episode, host Patrick J. McGinnis is joined by best-selling author Greg McKeown, known for his transformative book "Essentialism." Together, they explore his latest thought-provoking work, "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most." In our society, hustle and struggle have become almost synonymous with success. But Greg challenges this norm, suggesting that we can achieve our most significant goals without the inevitable burnout. How can we make the essential tasks of life easier? Is it possible to work smarter, not harder? During this enlightening conversation, Greg takes us through the heart of his new book, discussing how to make the path to success less arduous, and more 'Effortless'. He shares insights on transforming our approaches, changing our preconceived notions about success, and mastering the art of making life's most important tasks effortless. If you're feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, dealing with burnout, or simply looking for ways to optimize your workflow and lifestyle, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom. Join us as we redefine productivity and success with Greg McKeown's 'Effortless'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McKeown is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”. Together they have been published in 37 languages. Greg is one of the most sought-after public speakers in the world and has spoken to more than 500 companies and traveled to more than 40 countries. His clients include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nike among others. Greg is also the host of The Greg McKeown Podcast which has been ranked in the Top 5 of all Self Improvement podcasts and Top 10 in all Educational podcasts on Apple Podcasts. His work has been covered in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, Inc., and The Harvard Business Review. It's also been covered on NPR, NBC, FOX and many times on The Steve Harvey Show.

Do you ever feel busy but not productive? Do you ever feel like your day is not your own?  On this episode of the Live Greatly podcast Kristel Bauer sits down with Greg McKeown, New York times Bestselling author of “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies, and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.”  Kristel and Greg discuss how you can reclaim your time and reclaim your life as well as one question to ask yourself which can be a complete gamechanger! Greg also shares new insights into the 85% rule and some captivating stories.  Listen now! Key Takeaways from This Episode: What is essentialism all about and how can people get started with it What led Greg down the path of essentialism? How does pursuing less help us achieve more? Tips for overachievers and those falling into the hustle culture How do we know where to focus our time and energy? How to avoid falling into people pleasing tendencies Tips for setting boundaries and saying no to the things that are not essential Insights from Greg's book What is the 85% rule? ABOUT Greg McKeown: Greg McKeown has dedicated his professional life to uncovering counterintuitive ways to be very successful–without burning out. In this pursuit he has written two New York Times bestsellers, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less”, which has sold over one million copies and been voted by Goodreads as “The #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime” and “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”. Together they have been published in 37 languages. McKeown is an exceptional public speaker and has spoken to hundreds of audiences as he has traveled to 40 countries around the world, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Nike as well as TED Fellows, SXSW and by personal invitation from Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, at his Annual Innovation Conference. He's the host of The Greg McKeown Podcast which has been ranked in the Top 5 of all Self Improvement podcasts (out of 11,000) and Top 10 in all Educational podcasts (out of 30,000) on Apple Podcasts. Guests have included Harvard professor Arthur Brooks, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Shriver, John Hope Bryant, and Ariana Huffington. His work has been covered in print media including in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, Inc., and Harvard Business Review. It's been covered on NPR, NBC, FOX and many times on The Steve Harvey Show. McKeown is an active Social Innovator. He served for 7 years as a Board Member for Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. He has also been a speaker at non-profit groups including The Kauffman Fellows, Net Impact and Stanford University where he co-created the popular class, Designing Life, Essentially. He serves as a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. He recently moderated a session at the Summer Davos in China called, Unpacking Social Innovation Models for Maximum Impact, and served as a panelist at the Sharpening Your Creative Edge working session at the Forum. Prior to this, McKeown collaborated in the research and writing of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and worked for Heidrick & Struggles' Global Leadership Practice assessing senior executives. McKeown did his Masters of Business Administration at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, his Global Leadership and Public Policy certificate at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and is currently doing doctoral research at the University of Cambridge. Order Greg's books HERE Listen to Greg's podcast HERE Greg's website: https://gregmckeown.com/  Instagram: @gregorymckeown Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregoryMcKeown  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregMcKeownSpeaker/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristel-de-groot-0aa6012a/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gregorymckeown  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, in-demand Keynote Speaker and TEDx speaker with a mission of supporting companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success & well-being. With Kristel's unique background in Integrative Psychiatry, business and media, she provides invaluable insights and strategies to empower, inspire and motivate companies, leadership and sales teams as well as other groups and organizations. Kristel shares key insights into high-power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, success & a modern approach to work/life balance. Using a blend of authenticity, Psychology & Science, Kristel provides insights to excel in sales and thrive as a team leader. Kristel's messaging supports company profitability while promoting vibrant company cultures with healthier and happier employees.  Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes.  As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant, Kristel has a unique perspective into optimizing well-being and achieving success. Kristel has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine & Podcast Magazine and she has contributed to Real Leaders Magazine. She has been live on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago & Ticker News. To Book Kristel Bauer as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. 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In the final installment of his master class, Greg McKeown shares the three questions he asks to make life easier: 1️⃣ What is a problem that irritates me repeatedly? 2️⃣ What is the total cost of managing that over several years? 3️⃣ What is the next step I can take immediately, for a few minutes, to move towards solving it? Tune in to learn how to apply this at work and in life. --- • Check out Greg's book “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most” • Sign up for our newsletter on LinkedIn. • Listen to hundreds of audio summaries written and read by leading nonfiction authors by downloading the Next Big Idea app.

You need to establish upper and lower bounds. “Okay, but what does that mean?” Listen to find out. --- Greg McKeown is the author of “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.” He'll be here all week to share key insights from the book. If you can't wait until tomorrow to hear the next episode, you can get early access by downloading the Next Big Idea app.

What happens when you stop assuming the answer to every problem is to work harder and instead ask, “What if this could be easy?” That's effortless inversion. Today, Greg explains how you can use it to tackle problems big and small. --- Greg McKeown is the author of “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.” He'll be here all week to share key insights from the book. If you can't wait until tomorrow to hear the next episode, you can get early access by downloading the Next Big Idea app.

Forget your never-ending to-do list. Greg says you need a “done for the day” list, a rundown of tasks you can actually accomplish and that will leave you feeling satisfied. --- Greg McKeown is the author of “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.” He'll be with us all week to share key insights from the book. If you can't wait until tomorrow to hear the next episode, you can get early access by downloading the Next Big Idea app.

If you want to accomplish great things, you must work relentlessly, right? Not so, says author and leadership strategist Greg McKeown. In his latest book, "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most," Greg makes the counterintuitive argument that by working less, you can accomplish more. You just have to learn how to ask the right questions and use the right tools. All this week, he'll show you how.

We're very excited to welcome back our guest on this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown. Greg is a highly respected leadership and business strategist and author of the New York Times bestseller, "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less". That book explored how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”. Greg's newest book is another New York Times bestseller. It's called, "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most".  His website is https://gregmckeown.com/about/     We're excited to tell you about another great product from our sponsor, Ritual.  It's called Synbiotic+ and it's a daily 3-in-1 clinically-studied prebiotic, probiotic, and postbiotic designed to help support a balanced gut microbiome.  Ritual's Synbiotic+ provides two of the world's most clinically studied probiotic strains to support the relief of mild and occasional digestive discomforts, like bloating, gas, and diarrhea.  Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. It's time to listen to your gut!  Ritual is offering our Nobody Told Me! listeners 10% off during your first 3 months.  Visit ritual.com/NTM to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.

Every business owner has heard the word “branding” — but do they actually know how to build an effective, memorable one? Most don't. And that lack of good branding is keeping great ideas, products, and services from reaching more customers.    But our guest this week is on a mission to help organizations build brands that people remember — and that their customers want to connect with. Isabelle Mercier is a “no-nonsense” dynamo, born to catapult heart-centered entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, businesses, and lives. As one of North America's top business influencers, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker with over 3 million views, and TV show host, Isabelle brings over 25 years of branding, marketing, and customer experience expertise.   Listen to the full episode for more on the essential components of great branding, the downside of having a “mission statement” (plus how a business can improve on that concept), and how Isabelle's childhood prepared her for her current career.   Here's a Glimpse of What You'll Learn:    More about Isabelle's company, LeapZone Strategies What a “brand foundation” is, and how entrepreneurs can use that to create the “new normal” they want Why Isabelle considers branding to be the “journey of alignment” The “3 P's” of branding and why each is so important at a company How Disney has created one of the most iconic brands in the world, and what other businesses can learn from them  Why “mission statement” is a swear word at Isabelle's company  How Isabelle measures success in her life, plus more about her “units of happiness” concept  More about Isabelle's childhood, and how it helped shape her approaches to branding, risk-taking, and her business  How Isabelle's TEDx talk (which has been viewed more than 3 million times) has impacted her life    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  LeapZone Strategies website Isabelle's TEDx talks LeapZone Strategies on LinkedIn “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown  “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most” by Greg McKeown “Sitting on the Fence: How To Love Without Limits” by Margarita Romano  40 Strategy Contact 40 Strategy Carl J. Cox on LinkedIn

In this day and age, we are bombarded with to do's, to haves, and a ton of noise that distracts us from what truly matters most. In life, it's not that we don't know what's good for us to pursue, rather it's knowing what to cut in order to focus on the most essential activities. However, once we strip our lives down to the most essential things, the demands on our time and energy can still be overwhelming. That's why I'm excited to have today's guest on the show, Greg McKeown. What you'll learn about today is not only how to pursue the most essential, but also, how to give yourself permission to take the path of least resistance at times to achieve your most meaningful goals. Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don't.He is the CEO of McKeown Inc. whose clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!.As the author of New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, his writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn's Influencers group: averaging a million views a month.An accomplished public speaker, he has spoken to hundreds of audiences around the world. He serves as a Board Member for Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. Prior to this, McKeown collaborated in the research and writing of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and worked for Heidrick & Struggles' Global Leadership Practice assessing senior executives.His newest book, , Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, delves into the simple principle that not everything has to be so hard. Helpful links:Join the Strategic Financial Mastery programJoin Our Free CommunityTrain your team with an on-site workshopDisclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the show

In this episode I'm excited to re-release a conversation I had with Greg Mckeown. Greg is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less'. His latest book is 'Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most'. In addition to writing Greg is also the host of the 'What's Essential Podcast'. In this conversation, Greg talks about what essentialism is and making the most essential activities the easiest ones, so you can achieve the results you want, without burning out. We talk about turning tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, setting a sustainable pace instead of having to power through and easy setting up of one time choices that eliminate many future decisions, simplifying processes, removing unnecessary steps, making relationships easier to maintain and manage. This is all under that umbrella of effortless making things that matter most easier to do and this is a great conversation and a great book to kick start that process in your life. In addition to discussing Essentialism, we talk about Greg's follow up to that book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. This was such a powerful and timely conversation that centers on figuring out what matters most and then making it easier. As we head into 2023, I cannot imagine a more relevant productivity goal than that!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get asked a lot about why I became an essentialist, and I have to say that I was rather unwilling at first. I am not usually one to go into details on the show about this story in particular, but it felt great to get a little nitty gritty on this short show to lay the groundwork for more to come. Watch for guest episodes coming soon! Resources:   The KonMari Method https://konmari.com/about-the-konmari-method/   Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137404/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1666406573&sr=8-1   Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown https://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Make-Easier-What-Matters/dp/0593135644/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1668588148&sr=8-1   Like what you hear? It would mean so much to me if you would take a minute to rate and review the show! It truly gives me that extra motivation to keep dishing out my best content.   RateThisPodcast.com/createtheripple   “20 years ago I survived years of sexual assault from my boyfriend. 14 years ago I decided not to kill myself. 11 years ago I was left with 350 k worth of bad debt and ruined credit. 9 years ago I went into Consumer Proposal and began to clean up the mess. 7 years ago I welcomed my beautiful daughter into the world. 5 years ago I left my marriage to fall in love with myself. 3 years ago I allowed myself to fully heal and reconnect with my feminine; 2 years ago I rebuilt my life, moved into my own tiny home and found my Lifetime Love. Last year, I started my podcast and welcomed my baby boy earth side." Candice is a mom, podcaster and essentialist who loves to engage in courageous conversations, especially about truth, trust and boundaries. (Check out her podcast, Create the Ripple Podcast) She has learned the power of saying no and speaks openly about subtle abuse as it occurs in relationships - personally and professionally. Knowing that peace, freedom and integrity start inside, Candice is an advocate for knowing your own truth and speaking it clearly and powerfully - at home, at work and to yourself. After a narcissistic partner cheated on her with multiple women, left her (and the country!) with over 350 thousand dollars worth of bad debt, Candice was forced to rebuild her life, her credit and, most importantly, her trust in herself. The journey was not without its impact and Candice shares powerfully about dealing with anxiety, shame and learning to let go. Now, as a self proclaimed Essentialist, she's leading a big life while living in a tiny home (324 sq ft), with her Love, 2 kids, 2 dogs and 1 cat. When grief rocked her world in 2020, Candice knew it was time to finally do the deeper healing work she had been putting off and change her negative patterns for good. Emerging from this place, Candice now embraces her wild, fierce and receptive feminine nature. The journey to be and embrace all the parts of herself has led her to the place to start her wildly successful Create the Ripple Podcast; Trust the Niggle and Tell the Truth - where she features guests who are living in their truth and integrity. For Website and Social Links: https://candicesmiley.carrd.co/   DISCLOSURE: I USE MY WEBSITE  AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO CREATE THE INCOME THAT SUPPORTS MY LIFESTYLE. WHEN YOU FOLLOW ME POSTS/ARTICLES/PAGES/ESSAYS  MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO

When was the last time you immersed yourself in the deep work, losing track of time as you engage your creative mind? My guest in this episode is Larry Williams, Director of Sales and Marketing at L&R. He and his team understand that “every day you battle villains that want to steal your time and destroy your brand in a cruel myriad of ways: an unending stream of one-off marketing requests, printer and production confusion, lack of templates, waiting on IT resources that may never come.” As an antidote, he unlocks the secrets to stepping back into doing what you love. We discuss the book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, the power of meditation, the importance of detachment and the true motivators for spending more time in deep work. Clear your desk of those nagging to dos and listen in for lasting answers to the age-old question: How will I get it all done? 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY Fast doesn't guarantee first. Easy doesn't mean lazy. Break out of the rat race and learn how to make life— and success— effortless. Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level— and others don't. The definitive treatment of this issue is addressed in Greg's New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.” This book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. Last year, Greg released another New York Times bestselling book, “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”— an empowering guide to achieving your goals that starts with a simple principle: not everything has to be so hard. Aside from being a prolific writer, Greg is also the CEO of McKeown Inc., a leadership and strategy design agency headquartered in Silicon Valley. Their clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Twitter, and Yahoo!. I last interviewed Greg back in 2016 where we went on a deep dive into the practice of essentialism. This time, we delve into the mindset of effortlessness: why easy doesn't mean lazy, how to overcome the inertia to get started, and more. Tune in now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action.  

**BEST OF 2021**A tip just for you - you're doing too much, friend.You're probably conditioned to think the harder you work, the better the results... And you might have even hit burnout once or twice along the way. Leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown wants you to fight against that conditioning. Instead of wondering “How can I work harder to get more done?”, Greg wants you to ask yourself “How can I make this easier AND get the best results?”.But can you genuinely take fewer steps and still get to the same destination? Greg shares his simple strategies for working effortlessly and also helps me out with some tips to get me through my writer's block.  Read Greg's latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most or listen to his podcast What's EssentialConnect with Greg through his website, Linkedin or Twitter.  Connect with me on the socials:LinkedinTwitterInstagram  If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.coVisit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction Support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producers: Jenna Koda and Liam RiordanSound Engineer: Martin ImberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

**BEST OF 2021** A tip just for you - you're doing too much, friend. You're probably conditioned to think the harder you work, the better the results...  And you might have even hit burnout once or twice along the way.  Leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown wants you to fight against that conditioning.  Instead of wondering “How can I work harder to get more done?”, Greg wants you to ask yourself “How can I make this easier AND get the best results?”. But can you genuinely take fewer steps and still get to the same destination?  Greg shares his simple strategies for working effortlessly and also helps me out with some tips to get me through my writer's block.   Read Greg's latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most or listen to his podcast What's Essential Connect with Greg through his website, Linkedin or Twitter.    Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin Twitter Instagram    If you're looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a fortnightly newsletter that contains three cool things I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au   CREDITS Produced by Inventium Host: Amantha Imber Production Support from Deadset Studios Episode producers: Jenna Koda and Liam Riordan Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

As you consider how you want to approach your life and work in 2022, perhaps you want to think about what is most essential to you and how you can make that work more effortless. So we're re-publishing Andrea's interview with author Greg McKeown. Even if you've heard it once, it's worth another listen. Enjoy! Many of us value hard work. But what if we're making things harder than necessary? What if we're carrying a burden we don't need to carry? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, joins Andrea to discuss his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/220 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact  

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My guest this week is Greg McKeown. Greg is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most” and “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.” He also hosts a podcast called “What's Essential with Greg McKeown” and is the founder of The Academy at https://essentialism.com/Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregmckeown.com/_____________________________In this episode:2:34: What has Greg changed in his life personally based off of his writing of Effortless?4:57: What is the difference between something being easy and someone being lazy?9:54: How is Greg's schedule different today than it was three years ago?17:01: How can someone know what their own personal definition of success is versus copying someone else's?21:29: Why do people want what they think other people want?24:41: What are three things that Greg can do to become closer to his best self?_____________________________Greg's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Read the Greatest Literature of Western Civilization2. Ongoing Simplification 3. Be Present and Thoughtful About Opportunities that He Has Now that he didn't have before_____________________________Want to try out the 1-1-1 Monday morning Newsletter? - 1 Motivational Quote - 1 Inspiring Video - 1 Badass WorkoutGo to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/111-newsletterLearn more about the program at: https://www.nickcarrier.com/Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou

-- Do you feel like you're running faster but not moving closer to your goals? -- Or that you want to make a greater contribution, but lack the energy?  -- Are you feeling like everything is so much harder than it used to be?-- Maybe you even feel like you are teetering right on the edge of burnout? 
If any of this resonates with you, you won't want to miss our Speaker Series event featuring Greg McKeown, author of two New York Times bestsellers, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, and Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Our own Dr. Chrissy Roth-Francis hosted a conversation and delved into Greg's actionable advice for making the most essential activities the easiest ones—so you can achieve the results you want, without burning out. The effortless way isn't the lazy way. It's the smart way. It may even be the only way.    

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“Burnout is not a badge of honor. It is true that hard work can equal better results. But this is true only to a point… All too often, we sacrifice our time, our energy, and even our sanity, almost believing that sacrifice is essential in and of itself... ...what if, instead, we took the opposite approach? If instead of pushing ourselves to, and in some cases well past, our limit, we sought out an easier path?” —Greg McKeown A few week's ago we explored McKeown's book Essentialism and this week we jump straight into his follow up book, “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.” Personally, I love grit. And hard work. And sweat. That feeling when I'm in the zone, where everything just flows and all time and surroundings disappear. Then there's the feeling where there are a million to-dos on a very long list and I'm waking up in the middle of the night, exhausted, but still feeling the push to get up and start crossing things off that list. Then I read these words from Effortless: “Relaxing is a responsibility.” Wow. How does that sit with you? Kind of uncomfortable right? I invite you to take this journey together into how we can reach that effortless state while dedicating more of our time to what truly matters to each of us. Because I'm working on it and I think we're both going to get so much out of it. Let's do this.

Calling all fellow bookworms, library nerds, and general lovers of literature — it's time for another book club episode of the podcast!    Whenever there are five Fridays in a month we devote the extra Friday to a book that we can't get enough of. In this episode we're diving into Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown, author of the mega-bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.   We've got a LOT to say about this book. If you've been following along with the episodes we've been doing this year about masculine & feminine energy, you're going to find this conversation very interesting!   Listen in as we dive into…   How to achieve more because you're at ease (not in spite of it) Strategies for making it easier to focus, making critical work easier to do, and getting the highest return on the least possible effort Why it's your responsibility to relax, and why you'll still get better results (and enjoy your life way more) when you slow down     After you listen, come leave a comment to share how this conversation resonated with you!   LISTEN TO THESE EPISODES NEXT   Magic 8-Ball: Masculine vs. Feminine Energy (March 2020)   Finding a new job in 24 hours with Christina Hart (January 2021)   The feminine energy experiment with Carolyn Canonica (May 2021)   Side Chat: How to actually DO feminine energy (June 2021)   Learning to let go of control with Diana La Femina (September 2021)   LINKS   Leave us a comment on this episode   Take the Passion Profile Quiz   Submit your question for a future episode of Dear Krachel    Join our Patreon community   Check out our YouTube channel

In this day and age, we are bombarded with to do's, to haves, and a ton of noise that distracts us from what truly matters most. In life, it's not that we don't know what's good for us to pursue, rather it's knowing what to cut in order to focus on the most essential activities. However, once we strip our lives down to the most essential things, the demands on our time and energy can still be overwhelming. That's why I'm excited to have today's guest on the show, Greg McKeown. What you'll learn about today is not only how to pursue the most essential, but also, how to give yourself permission to take the path of least resistance at times to achieve your most meaningful goals. Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don't.He is the CEO of McKeown Inc. whose clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!.As the author of New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, his writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn's Influencers group: averaging a million views a month.An accomplished public speaker, he has spoken to hundreds of audiences around the world. He serves as a Board Member for Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. Prior to this, McKeown collaborated in the research and writing of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and worked for Heidrick & Struggles' Global Leadership Practice assessing senior executives.His newest book, , Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, delves into the simple principle that not everything has to be so hard. 

How can you make it easier to do what matters most? Greg McKeown, NYT bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster wrote his books Essentialism and Effortless to help people prioritize the important goals in their life and simplify the process of achieving them. He shares how a 10 minute microburst can create massive progress, how to clear your mental clutter and enter an effortless state, and how to gain clarity about the right path for you by letting go of what you know it isn't. - Join the Insiders Club for behind the scenes videos + minisodes! Cathyheller.com/insider - Get your copy of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/ - Get your copy of Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/ - Listen to Greg's podcast What's Essential wherever you listen to podcasts! - Follow Greg on Twitter and Instagram @gregorymckeown - Thanks LinkedIn! Get a $100 advertising credit toward your first LinkedIn campaign at LinkedIn.com/dreamjob - Thanks BetterHelp! Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/dreamjob - Thanks Away! To start your 100-day trial go to Awaytravel.com/dreamjob

Greg McKeown is the host of the What's Essential podcast and author of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and, more recently, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. His goal is to help successful people become very successful by avoiding the errors he's found in his research that keep them from breaking through to their highest points of contribution.Today, we talk about his book Effortless. He talks about why he wrote the book and notes the importance of focusing on the essentials. He shares his philosophy on how to get more return out of the same amount of effort. He talks about the Big Rock analogy, and he notes the weight of holding grudges. He talks about the power of getting into an effortless state, and he discusses how to break the surviving/reacting cycle that many of us live our lives in. “Burnout is not a badge of honor.”- Greg McKeownKey Takeaways this week on the L3 Leadership Podcast:●       The power of focusing on the essentials●       ROE: Return on Effort●       The Big Rock analogy●       The weight of holding grudges●       Breaking the surviving/reacting cycle●       Creating systems for the futureMentioned Resources:●       The What's Essential Podcast●       Essentialism by Greg McKeown●       Effortless by Greg McKeown●       essentialism.com●       Henne Jewelers●       Beratung AdvisorsWelcome to the L3 Leadership Podcast!Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the L3 Leadership podcast, where we're obsessed with helping you grow to your maximum potential and maximize the impact of your leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts I Amazon Music

Greg McKeown is a husband and a father to four amazing children. He is the host of the super popular podcast, What's Essential, which helps high-achieving driven productive people become successful at success and make a higher contribution effortlessly. Greg is also the author of The New York Times bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which has sold more than a million copies worldwide. And the recently released, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. He joins us on Parenting for the Future to share his advice on how we parents can de-clutter our lives by doing the things we have to do without strain and stress, which will free us to be more present for ourselves, our children, and for our world.  Greg is among the most popular bloggers for LinkedIn and is a young global leader for the World Economic Forum. His work has been covered by the New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico and Inc,. He has been interviewed on NPR, NBC, Fox, and the Steve Harvey Show.  Additional Links: https://gregmckeown.com    https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/    https://gregmckeown.com/books/effortless/    https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/ 

Greg McKeown's philosophy of essentialism has helped thousands to eliminate nonessential activities and focus on the few that really matter. Working out what is essential is the first step - making these tasks effortless is the next. Effortless will show you how. Order your copy of Effortless from your local bookshop or here on Amazon.

We're very excited to welcome back our guest on this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown. Greg is a highly respected leadership and business strategist and author of the New York Times bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.  That book explored how we can do less, but do better in every area of our lives by embracing the practice of “essentialism”. Greg's newest book is another New York Times bestseller. It's called, "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most". ****** Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to http://www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'nobody' to sign up and choose up to a $50 eGift Card gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg McKeown (IG: @gregorymckeown) is a speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What's Essential. His New York Times bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Today we're discussing Greg's latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. In this episode, we discuss: There's always a more effortless way to go about life Essentialism is prioritization and Effortless is simplification Greg's daughter's health crisis was the inspiration behind writing Effortless If you get into the wrong state everything will be harder After complaining say something you are thankful for The biggest problem with being in a state of burnout How can this be effortless? Not everything needs the extra mile Am I getting as much return for the effort? Done for the day list Create a high trust agreement with your manager The practice of investing in the long tail Ask yourself... how can I make this enjoyable? The building blocks of joy What's something that is essential to you that you wish was a little more effortless? Creating workplace boundaries are important for family culture The difference between effortless state and effortless action The principle of effortless results Linear results vs. residual results Podcasting is a whole new genre Show sponsors: Alitura

Greg McKeown is a bestselling author and the host of the popular podcast What's Essential where he talks to a wide range of guests about prioritizing what matters most in life. Yes, we hit on his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most a follow up to his first NYT bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less but the bulk of our conversation was SO not the heady academic one I expected. Instead Greg was courageously vulnerable in sharing his own family struggles over the last two years as they navigated a scary road with their daughter struck by a mysterious brain condition that doctors had no answers for. Hear how Greg found the lighter path and now has an even deeper appreciation for the moments that matter. @gregorymckeown Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most What's Essential Podcast More at www.notimetowasteproject.com or follow @notimetowasteproject

Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the host of the What’s Essential podcast, and author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, is out now. What We Discuss with Greg McKeown: If you want 10x the results of any endeavor without putting in 10x the effort, it's important to understand your ROE (return on effort). How the disciplined pursuit of less keeps you from getting overwhelmed with unexpected options and opportunities that come from what should be the good news of success. Why, if you find yourself procrastinating on a project because it's not perfect enough to your liking, you should delay a bad first draft and create a truly awful zero draft. Why "easy" does not (always) equal "lazy" and what you can do to work smarter rather than harder to avoid earning the meaningless badge of honor that burnout has become in the modern workforce. Five questions to ask yourself before taking on a project that's in danger of being overthought, overwhelming, and anything but effortless. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/534 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Greg McKeown is an author, podcast host and founder of The Academy at Essentialism.com. He is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, ‘Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most' and ‘Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less.' He is also host of the popular podcast ‘What's Essential with Greg McKeown' which is a platform to discuss how to put what matters to you first and do less, but better. Also a keynote speaker, he has spoken at global events including South by Southwest, the World Economic Forum, and even received a personal invitation from the Prince of Norway to attend his Annual Innovation Conference. In this in-depth conversation, Greg shares the origin story behind his work and how the birth of his daughter inspired him to prioritise “the essential;” gives his take on the pandemic and the workplace, accelerating transitions such as working from home and lessons we should take to construct a new routine post-pandemic; and delves into his current venture, the ‘21-Day Essentialism Challenge' helping people invest in making small changes everyday, as a way to learn to live an essentialist lifestyle.

A tip just for you - you're doing too much, friend. You're probably conditioned to think the harder you work, the better the results... And you might have even hit burnout once or twice along the way. Leadership and business strategist Greg McKeown wants you to fight against that conditioning. Instead of wondering “How can I work harder to get more done?”, Greg wants you to ask yourself “How can I make this easier AND get the best results?”. But can you genuinely take fewer steps and still get to the same destination? Greg shares his simple strategies for working effortlessly and also helps me out with some tips to get me through my writer's block. Read Greg's latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most or listen to his podcast What's Essential.Connect with Greg through his website, Linkedin or Twitter. Connect with me on the socials:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimberTwitter: https://twitter.com/amanthaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai/ Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work, I write a short monthly newsletter that contains three cool things that I have discovered that help me work better, which range from interesting research findings through to gadgets I am loving. You can sign up for that at http://howiwork.co CREDITSProduced by InventiumHost: Amantha ImberProduction support from Deadset StudiosEpisode producer: Jenna KodaSound engineer: Martin Imber See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Teddy Roosevelt once said that nothing is worth doing “unless it means effort, pain, and difficulty.” And to that bestselling author Greg McKeown says, “Baloney!” There's no denying that hard work often leads to positive results, but it can just as easily lead to exhaustion, apathy, and burnout. In his script-flipping new book, “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most,” Greg asks: “What if instead of pushing ourselves to — and in some cases well past — our limit, we sought out an easier path?” In this easy-going conversation with author Jon Acuff, he shares some of the answers he's come up with.Join The Next Big Idea Club today at nextbigideaclub.com/podcast and get a free copy of Adam Grant's new book!Listen ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad-free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/thenextbigidea.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Talkspace — Go to talkspace.com and get $100 off your first month with the promo code BIGIDEACoors Pure — Go to CoorsPure.com/BIGIDEA to see where you can find Coors PureSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teddy Roosevelt once said that nothing is worth doing “unless it means effort, pain, and difficulty.” And to that bestselling author Greg McKeown says, “Baloney!” There's no denying that hard work often leads to positive results, but it can just as easily lead to exhaustion, apathy, and burnout. In his script-flipping new book, “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most,” Greg asks: “What if instead of pushing ourselves to — and in some cases well past — our limit, we sought out an easier path?” And in this easy-going conversation with author Jon Acuff, he shares some of the answers he's come up with.

Essentialism & Effortless A great conversation with Greg Mckeown discussing his work and recent books Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. What if you could learn how to choose in both work and life what is essential and then make that which is essential become effortless? This is what Greg hopes to inspire us all to better understand. Enjoy! Guest Bio. Greg McKeown is a speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What's Essential. He has been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, and Inc., has been interviewed on NPR, NBC, Fox, and The Steve Harvey Show, and is among the most popular bloggers for LinkedIn. He is also a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. McKeown's New York Times bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Originally from London, England, he now lives in California with his wife, Anna, and their four children.

Essentialism & Effortless Leigh Martinuzzi · 990 – Greg McKeown – Essentialism & Effortless A great conversation with Greg Mckeown discussing his work and recent books Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. What if you could learn how to choose in both work and life … Continue reading 990 – Greg McKeown – Essentialism & Effortless

Episode SummaryThis episode is part 2 of 2 episodes of a deep dive into select ideas and insights from Greg McKeown's book--Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters. In it I explore key ideas and insights with an aim to making them real and practical tools for helping you do more by doing less. Some of the main points (TVF Timestamps): Unrecognized simplicities, not complexities are the stuff of genius (01:45)Should you work slow and steady? (04:50)The idea of linear Vs Residual effort (08:45)Making residual decisions (11:15)An approach to deepen your learning and expertise effortlessly (12:05)The powerful principle of inversion (and why it works) (26:55)Notes and ReferencesGreg McKeown's first book: EssentialismThis current book: EffortlessAnthony's Book: The Law of The Vital Few

Episode 32- How To Review Writing GoalsPete and Laura are back in the writers' room. Back in January we shared an episode about writing goals (Episode 10). We looked at how to set writing goals and how to measure them, but 6 months into the year where are we with these goals? Join us this week as we talk about the mid-year check-in and how we can assess where we are with our goals as we reach the halfway point of 2021.Why should we review goals?How do we review goals?What happens if goals have gone to pot?What are your goals for the next 6 months?Recommended Product of the Week - The Prompt BoxHave you ever stared at a blank screen and felt stuck for words? Like all your ideas have dried up. Are you feeling empty or uninspired? Do you need help to get your ideas moving? Or do you want to inject some joy back into your creative writing? The Prompt Box can help.You don't need to worry about finding those ideas anymore because our monthly writing prompt subscription box is here to help. Each month you'll get a collection of bespoke and unique creative writing prompts delivered to your door, to get you unblocked and writing again. And just like how no person or story is the same, no box of ideas is the same either.Laura is reading - Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most - Greg McKeown“Perfectionism makes essential projects hard to start, self-doubt makes them hard to finish, and trying to do too much, too fast, makes it hard to sustain momentum.”Peter is reading and very enthusiastic about - Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives - Daniel J. Levitin“I argue for a very different vision of old age, one that sees our final decades as a period of blossoming, a resurgence of life that does not chase after our younger years, but instead embraces the gifts that time can bring.”The 3% ClubDid you know there is a vicious rumour circulating online? It dares to state that 97% of writers never finish their manuscripts! Shocking, right? Well, we're not standing for it. Let's beat the odds. We are working on bringing our 3% Club to life.By developing a regular writing routine,By surrounding yourself with the right people,By continuing to learn and develop your craft, you'll reach the elusive 3%.The 3% Club is a monthly subscription membership. Each month members will have access to:Daily writing prompts (themed for each month).A themed creative writing workshop.Plus one 60-minute masterclass workshop. Examples of potential topics: Structuring your novel, develop a writing routine, creating characters, pacing, getting agent ready and so much more!Access to a private Facebook group (for support, setting goals, accountability, meeting others).For more information on The 3% Club sign up for the waiting list.We'd love to know how you got on reviewing your goals. Use the email below and tell us how you are doing.We want to hear from you! info@derbyshirewritingschool.comSend us a voice message - through Speakpipe.Thanks for listening!

On 80-20 Book Breakdowns, Anthony Sanni unpacks carefully curated ideas from select books with the goal of getting at the vital few (80-20) concepts that can be used to enhance fulfillment, productivity and overall well-being.This episode is part 1 of 2 episodes of a deep dive into select ideas and insights from Greg McKeown's book--Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters. In it I explore key ideas and insights with an aim to making them real and practical tools for helping you do more by doing less. Some of the main points: · It is not enough to be efficient, but to be efficient at the right things· Why playing and work should go together· The magic ingredient that makes routines and habits more effortless· Discover what is even better than streamlining and empowering steps in a process.Notes and References·1. Greg McKeown's first book: Essentialism2. This current book: Effortless3. Efficiency and effectiveness quote is attributed to Peter Drucker. 4. Anthony's Book: The Law of The Vital Few5. Gary Vaynerchuk's Video

When we're failing to do the things that are most important in our lives, the typical diagnosis of the problem is to believe we're simply not working hard enough, and the typical solution to the problem is to put in more effort, apply more discipline, and grind it out. My guest would say that we're thinking about both the root and the remedy of the issue in the wrong way. His name is Greg McKeown, and he's the author of the bestseller Essentialism, as well as his latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Today on the show, Greg shares how he came to realize that life isn't just about focusing on the essentials, but making those essential things the easy things. We discuss why it is that we commonly make things harder than they need to be, and how while the right thing can be hard, just because something is hard, doesn't make it the right thing. We then discuss the role that emotions like gratitude play in making things feel more effortless, why you need to have a clear vision of what being done looks like (including having a Done for the Day list), how to overcome the difficulty of getting started with things through microbursts of action, and how to keep going with them using a sustainable pace marked by upper and lower bounds. We end our conversation with how seeking an effortless state applies to one's spiritual life. Along the way, Greg shares stories from history and his own life as to what it means to get to your goals using a more effortless path. Get the show notes at aom.is/effortless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tend to think that important and valuable work has to be hard. This could be writing a book, leading a team, designing a new product, running a business, or preparing a presentation. But too much effort is counterproductive when it leads to chronic stress, health problems, sleep issues, and burnout. You first need to decide where to focus your energy. Once you determine the essentials, how do you make them as easy as possible to do?   Work can be effortless if you break it down into small, easy to manage chunks. It can also feel effortless if you pair it with a fun activity.  In episode 22 of The Incrementalist podcast, you will learn three big ideas for Effortless Productivity: 1) How to move into an Effortless State (i.e., think the most essential things can be the easiest to do).  Invert Enjoy Release Rest Notice 2) How to take Effortless Action (i.e., do find the easier path) Define Start Simplify Progress Pace 3) How to get Effortless Results (i.e., get the right results without burning out) Learn Lift Automate Trust Prevent 4) What happens next matters most. Whatever happened in the past pales in comparison to the power you have to choose what to do now.  Instead of working harder and harder, and exhausting and burning yourself out, you can choose a more effortless path. 5) The Incrementalist ebook is on sale for $4.99, until June 20. After that, the regular minimum price of $9.99 will apply. You can find it at leanpub.com/incrementalist. Resources cited:  Greg McKeown, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most Dyan Williams, The Incrementalist: A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small Steps The Incrementalist podcast, Ep. 21, Find and Keep a Hobby You Love Music by:Sebastian Brian MehrDyan WilliamsCheck out the book: The Incrementalist, A Simple Productivity System to Create Big Results in Small StepsVisit website: www.dyanwilliams.comSubscribe to productivity e-newsletter

To experience success, you've got to grind yourself to the bone until the tank is empty —right? No, thank you. But how often do we do unnecessary work —simply because it feels like we should? I know I have, and I've met too many people who may be "successful" but are exhausted and burned the hell out. We need a new paradigm, and that's what my guest today is all about —Greg McKeown. Greg has dedicated his career to discovering why some people break through to the next level and others don’t. The definitive treatment of this issue is addressed in McKeown’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. As well as frequently being the #1 Time Management book on Amazon, this book challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. In this episode with Greg, we dive into his brand new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.

Greg McKeown is famous for simplifying his life and calling on others to do the same in his book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His newest book is called Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. He is also the host of the podcast "What's Essential." Greg and Mark talk today about his journey and learning that the best choice doesn't always have to be the hardest. Hear how: Training your mind to ask "How can I make this effortless?" brings results like never before It's best to "Yield to Win"- it's not always about going the harder way Defining "What does done look like?" already simplifies the next step Listen to this episode and hear how going effortless brings you exactly where you need to be.

Greg McKeown is famous for simplifying his life and calling on others to do the same in his book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His newest book is called Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. He is also the host of the podcast “What’s Essential.” Greg and Mark talk today about his journey and learning that the best choice doesn’t always have to be the hardest. Hear how: Training your mind to ask “How can I make this effortless?” brings results like never before It's best to “Yield to Win”— it’s not always about going the harder way Defining “What does done look like?” already simplifies the next step Listen to this episode and hear how going effortless brings you exactly where you need to be.

Greg McKeown is a world-renowned, best-selling author of both Essentialism and his latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.  In our interview, he was very transparent about his own personal life experiences that fed into the creation of this landmark work.  We thoroughly went through the structure of the book, which is divided into three parts.  Greg talked to us about the contrast between burnout and the effortless state.  We talked about the power of presence, especially with those people who matter most to us.  He also shared some powerful stories and a few special things that weren't included in the final edit of the book.  Enjoy!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/11oCYuAZasQ Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism, sat down with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg taught us how overthinking leads to clutter and less mental energy, and emphasized that we must declutter our brains. We discussed burnout and how there are only two types of people in the world right now, those who are burnt out and those who acknowledge they are burnt out. Greg gives us tools on how to spot burnout and teaches us that past a certain point, working harder leads to negative results...it’s not worth the burnout. We learned that through journaling, making our chores fun and giving them purpose, being more present and CHOOSING to take the lighter vs the heaver path we can all start to live a more effortless life. Greg teaches us that instead of saying “how can I work harder to get better results?” say “how can I achieve better results by making it more effortless?” We also discuss the power of having the ‘courage to be rubbish’ or not being held down by perfectionism, which is crucial to living more effortlessly. Greg had so many incredible lessons and life hacks we had to make it a two-part episode. So please enjoy part two! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-with-maria-menounos/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lr3rMmZGu-Y Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism, sat down with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg taught us how overthinking leads to clutter and less mental energy, and emphasized that we must declutter our brains. We discussed burnout and how there are only two types of people in the world right now, those who are burnt out and those who acknowledge they are burnt out. Greg gives us tools on how to spot burnout and teaches us that past a certain point, working harder leads to negative results...it’s not worth the burnout. We learned that through journaling, making our chores fun and giving them purpose, being more present and CHOOSING to take the lighter vs the heaver path we can all start to live a more effortless life. Greg teaches us that instead of saying “how can I work harder to get better results?” say “how can I achieve better results by making it more effortless?” We also discuss the power of having the ‘courage to be rubbish’ or not being held down by perfectionism, which is crucial to living more effortlessly. Greg had so many incredible lessons and life hacks we had to make it a two-part episode. So please enjoy part one and stick around for part two :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-with-maria-menounos/support

Are you making your life harder than it needs to be? Satisfaction is one of the key macronutrients of happiness, but it can prove elusive. And it's easy to burn out chasing it, and inventing more and more wants in our lives. Can we escape this phenomenon? In this episode, Arthur is joined by New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown to discuss his latest bestseller, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together, they share some practical advice for living more effortlessly, while doing more of what matters and finding the true satisfaction that we seek.

Are you making your life harder than it needs to be? Satisfaction is one of the key macronutrients of happiness, but it can prove elusive. And it’s easy to burn out chasing it, and inventing more and more wants in our lives. Can we escape this phenomenon? In this episode, Arthur is joined by New York Times bestselling author Greg McKeown to discuss his latest bestseller, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together, they share some practical advice for living more effortlessly, while doing more of what matters and finding the true satisfaction that we seek. Join The Art of Happiness Circle of Friends! Happiness Survey: I’d love to hear from you about your thoughts on happiness and current practices to improve your well-being. If you can spare five minutes, I’d appreciate your participation in a short survey to help guide my future happiness work.  To get started, go to arthurbrooks.com/art-of-happiness/ and click on the survey link. Thank you, friends. References and further reading:  Effortless| Greg McKeown  Essentialism| Greg McKeown

Episode SummaryI have talked about Greg McKeown and his first book, Essentialism, many times on my podcast because the core message spoke directly to me: I need to do what matters most.But, often times what matters most is hard work, or it’s just hard to make the time to prioritize the priorities.In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with Greg McKeown about his latest book, Effortless, and how we can make it easier to get the things done that need to get done. Episode Show Notesjeffsanders.com/392 Learn More About The 5 AM MiracleThe 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources + Email Updates!Join The 5 AM Club! The 5 AM Miracle BookAudiobook, Paperback, and Kindle Connect on Social MediaFacebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn • YouTube About Jeff SandersRead Jeff’s Bio © Jeff Sanders Productions, LLC

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On this episode of the Salesman Podcast Greg shares how to focus on the essential parts of your sales job and make B2B selling effortless. Guest: Greg McKeown is the author of the new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most and the million-copy bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. He serves as a Young […] The post #715: How To Make B2B Sales “Effortless” With Greg Mckeown | Salesman Podcast appeared first on Salesman.org.

An author I've wanted to connect with since I first read  "Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less" Greg McKeown is back with the follow-on book "Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most"   Do you know what you should actually be spending your time on vs. what is expected?    Are you spending your time on the right things, but still find yourself burned out?    If you haven't read Greg's work, you should pick up both of these books, because they will change the way you live your life and spend your time.   Greg even turns the table during the conversation on Jake during the episode and it gets really interesting.    Greg's Podcast -  What's Essential You can find more info on Greg here.  Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters MostEssentialism: The disciplined pursuit of lessGreg is a speaker, a bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What's Essential. He has been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, and Inc., has been interviewed on NPR, NBC, Fox, and The Steve Harvey Show, and is among the most popular bloggers for LinkedIn. He is also a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. McKeown's New York Times bestselling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less has sold more than a million copies worldwide. Today you will hear our discussion of his new book Effortless; Make it easier to do what matters most.  Originally from London, England, he now lives in California with his wife, Anna, and their four children.   

Many of us value hard work. But what if we’re making things harder than necessary? What if we’re carrying a burden we don’t need to carry? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, joins Andrea to discuss his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.

I’m really excited to have Greg McKeown back on the show.  If you want to listen to my first interview of him, check out Episode 39.  Greg  is the author of the new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most and a previous book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, which hit The New York Times bestseller list and has sold more than a million copies. Like many of you, that book has had a tremendous impact on me.  He is also a speaker and the host of the popular podcast What’s Essential.  Greg McKeown has dedicated his career to discovering why some people and teams break through to the next level—and others don’t. Greg is the CEO of McKeown Inc. Clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!. His writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn’s Influencers group: averaging a million views a month. McKeown has been interviewed on numerous television and radio shows including NPR, NBC, FOX, and as a regular guest on The Steve Harvey Show. Entrepreneur voted his interview at Stanford University the #1 Must-See Video on Business, Creativity and Success. Essentialism was voted by Goodread as the #1 Leadership and Success Book to Read in a Lifetime. McKeown is an accomplished public speaker. He has spoken to hundreds of audiences around the world including in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, England, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan and Singapore. Highlights include speaking at SXSW, interviewing Al Gore at the Annual Conference of the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland and receiving a personal invitation from Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, to speak to his Annual Innovation Conference. McKeown challenges conventional wisdom in a unique and engaging style from the first moment to the last instant. As the event organizer at Greater Public said after McKeown addressed their 1,000-person conference, “I have been part of this event for 16 years and McKeown is the best speaker we have ever had!” McKeown is an active Social Innovator. Serving as a Board Member for Washington D.C. policy group Resolve and as a mentor with 2 Seeds, a non-profit incubator for agricultural projects in Africa. He has also been a speaker at non-profit groups including The Kauffman Fellows, Net Impact and Stanford University: he recently gave back to Stanford University by co-creating a popular class called, Designing Life, Essentially. He serves as a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum.  He recently moderated a session at the “Summer Davos” in China called, “Unpacking Social Innovation Models for Maximum Impact”, served as a panelist at the “Sharpening Your Creative Edge” working session at the Forum. Prior to this, McKeown collaborated in the research and writing of Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and worked for Heidrick & Struggles’ Global Leadership Practice assessing senior executives. Originally from London, England, McKeown now lives in California with his wife, Anna, and their four children. He did his graduate work at Stanford University.

Greg McKeown: Effortless Greg McKeown is a speaker, bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What’s Essential. He has been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, and Inc. and has been interviewed on NPR, NBC, Fox, and many others. He is among the most popular bloggers for LinkedIn and also a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. His New York Times bestselling book Essentialism* has sold more than a million copies worldwide. He's the author of the new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most*. In this conversation, Greg and I explore how to simplify by asking key questions of ourselves and others. We discuss the tendency many of us have to work hard, but not necessarily clearly define what we’re trying to achieve. Plus, Greg invites us to look at the minimum steps required to complete what’s most essential. Key Points Take one minute to stop and define what done looks like. Crafting a “done for the day” list can provide clarity and boundaries to help us zero in on what’s most important. Ask yourself: what are the minimum steps required for completion? There’s a key distinction between a minimum number of steps and “phoning it in.” Decide in advance on what kind of work requires A+ effort, and where B effort is sufficient — and perhaps even better. Resources Mentioned Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most* by Greg McKeown Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less* by Greg McKeown What’s Essential podcast by Greg McKeown Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Stop Spinning Your Wheels on Planning (episode 319) See What Really Matters, with Greg McKeown (episode 469) How to Change Your Behavior, with BJ Fogg (episode 507) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Greg McKeown: Effortless Greg McKewon is a speaker, bestselling author, and the host of the popular podcast What’s Essential. He has been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, and Inc. and has been interviewed on NPR, NBC, Fox, and many others. He is among the most popular bloggers for LinkedIn and also a Young Global Leader for the World Economic Forum. His New York Times bestselling book Essentialism* has sold more than a million copies worldwide. He's the author of the new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most*. In this conversation, Greg and I explore how to simplify by asking key questions of ourselves and others. We discuss the tendency many of us have to work hard, but not necessarily clearly define what we’re trying to achieve. Plus, Greg invites us to look at the minimum steps required to complete what’s most essential. Key Points Take one minute to stop and define what done looks like. Crafting a “done for the day” list can provide clarity and boundaries to help us zero in on what’s most important. Ask yourself: what are the minimum steps required for completion? There’s a key distinction between a minimum number of steps and “phoning it in.” Decide in advance on what kind of work requires A+ effort, and where B effort is sufficient — and perhaps even better. Resources Mentioned Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most* by Greg McKeown Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less* by Greg McKeown What’s Essential podcast by Greg McKeown Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes The Way to Stop Spinning Your Wheels on Planning (episode 319) See What Really Matters, with Greg McKeown (episode 469) How to Change Your Behavior, with BJ Fogg (episode 507) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

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Are you looking to make your life more efficient? Are you wanting to make today and tomorrow a little easier? Best-selling author, Greg McKeown shares about his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most.