GREG MCKEOWN | Essentialism Explained: How To Focus On What Matters | Modern Wisdom Podcast 175

Greg McKeown is a public speaker, leadership & business strategist and New York Times Bestselling Author. Do you feel busy but not productive? Like you're stretched too thin? Like other people's agendas are hijacking your day? Success breeds options & opportunities, which often undermines the things that lead to success in the first place. Today Greg teaches us the art of Essentialism; how not to fall into the undisciplined pursuit of more, how to avoid the trivial many and instead focus our attention onto the vital few. This podcast could change your life, don't miss it. Sponsor: Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 85% off and 3 Months Free) Extra Stuff: Buy Essentialism - https://amzn.to/3bSd8jy Check out Greg's website - https://gregmckeown.com/ Subscribe to Greg's Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/zXR5Fdfq Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom #essentialism #gregmckeown #mindset - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Greg McKeownguestChris Williamsonhost

May 25, 20201h 31mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 25, 2020
Duration: 1h 31m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Greg McKeown is a public speaker, leadership & business strategist and New York Times Bestselling Author. Do you feel busy but not productive? Like you're stretched too thin? Like other people's agendas are hijacking your day? Success breeds options & opportunities, which often undermines the things that lead to success in the first place. Today Greg teaches us the art of Essentialism; how not to fall into the undisciplined pursuit of more, how to avoid the trivial many and instead focus our attention onto the vital few. This podcast could change your life, don't miss it. Sponsor: Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (Enter promo code MODERNWISDOM for 85% off and 3 Months Free) Extra Stuff: Buy Essentialism - https://amzn.to/3bSd8jy Check out Greg's website - https://gregmckeown.com/ Subscribe to Greg's Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/zXR5Fdfq Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom #essentialism #gregmckeown #mindset - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

Greg McKeown
guest
Chris Williamson
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Greg McKeown and Chris Williamson, GREG MCKEOWN | Essentialism Explained: How To Focus On What Matters | Modern Wisdom Podcast 175 explores greg McKeown reveals how essentialism rescues you from busywork burnout Greg McKeown joins Chris Williamson to unpack Essentialism: the disciplined pursuit of less but better, as an antidote to modern overwhelm and the ‘undisciplined pursuit of more.’ He explains how success often creates too many options, causing people and companies to scatter their focus, plateau, and burn out. Through stories, coaching Chris live on his writing procrastination, and practical tactics, Greg shows how to identify what’s truly essential and cut the rest. The conversation moves from philosophy to concrete habits—sleep, daily prioritization, reverse pilots, and saying no—so you can make your highest contribution with less stress and more joy.

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