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Writer's pictureDave Dwan

Essentialism

I am currently reading ‘essentialism’ by Greg McKeown and it’s a fascinating read.

The key points for me are:


ESSENTIALIST

Thinks: Less but better "I choose to"

"Only a few things really matter"

"What are the trade offs?"


Does: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Pauses to discern what really matters

Says ‘no’ to everything except the essential

Removes obstacles to make execution easy


Gets: Lives a Life that really matters

Chooses carefully in order to do great work

Feels in control

Gets the right things done

Experiences joy in the journey



NON-ESSENTIALIST


Thinks: All things to All People

“I have to”

“It’s all important”

“How can I fit it all in?”



Does: The Undisciplined Pursuit

Reacts to what’s most pressing

Says ‘yes’ to people without really thinking

Tries to force execution at the last moment


Gets: Lives a Life that does not satisfy

Takes on too much, and work suffers

Feels out of control

Is unsure of whether the right things get done

Feels overwhelmed and exhausted


Aloha

Dave




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