Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown explores an approach to dealing with information overload and the feeling of being busy without being productive. McKeown, described as the CEO of a leadership and strategy agency in Silicon Valley, sets out what he calls “the disciplined pursuit of less” and presents Essentialism as a deliberate way of thinking.

The book challenges the assumptions “We can have it all” and “I have to do everything”, replacing them with the pursuit of “the right thing, in the right way, at the right time”. By applying more selective criteria for what is essential, the method aims to help readers regain control of their choices and focus time, energy and effort on goals and activities that matter. Drawing on experience and insight gained from working with leaders of innovative companies and organisations, McKeown explains how to put Essentialism into practice.

Key details

• Author: Greg McKeown
• Focuses on “the disciplined pursuit of less”
• Addresses information overload and unproductive busyness
• Centres on choosing “the right thing, in the right way, at the right time”

Synopsis

The book presents Essentialism as a disciplined mindset for prioritising what is truly important. It encourages challenging the belief that everything must be done, and instead selecting what is essential with greater care. The aim is to channel time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution towards the goals and activities that matter.

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