EPISODE · Jan 10, 2019 · 56 MIN
73. Essentialism with Greg McKeown
from Psychologists Off the Clock
In this episode, best-selling author Greg McKeown talks with Yael about Essentialism, a systematic discipline designed to support making life decisions that help you to make your “highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter.” Join us for an inspirational conversation and learn: Why it is important to distinguish the essential from the nonessential How to identify what is most essential Strategies to create a system that supports the disciplined pursuit of what is essential to you How Greg walks individuals through the steps of Essentialism About Greg McKeown Greg is the author of the the best-selling book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. He is also afrequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, a sought after keynote speaker, a repeating guest on the Steve (Harvey) show, and his work on Essentialism is regularly written about in media (see Resources). Greg is also founder/CEO of McKeown, Inc., a strategy design center. Resources The Book: Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less, by Greg McKeownRecent piece in the New York Times featuring Essentialism: “Why you start things you’ll never finish”Article in Harvard Business Review by Greg McKeown: “To do things better, stop doing so much”Article in Harvard Business Review by Greg McKeown: “The unimportance of practically everything”Greg McKeown’s Website __________________________ Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Please note that the information in the podcast and on this site is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, best-selling author Greg McKeown talks with Yael about Essentialism, a systematic discipline designed to support making life decisions that help you to make your “highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter.” Join us for an inspirational conversation and learn: Why it is important to distinguish the essential from the nonessential How to identify what is most essential Strategies to create a system that supports the disciplined pursuit of what is essential to you How Greg walks individuals through the steps of Essentialism About Greg McKeown Greg is the author of the the best-selling book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. He is also afrequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, a sought after keynote speaker, a repeating guest on the Steve (Harvey) show, and his work on Essentialism is regularly written about in media (see Resources). Greg is also founder/CEO of McKeown, Inc., a strategy design center. Resources The Book: Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less, by Greg McKeownRecent piece in the New York Times featuring Essentialism: “Why you start things you’ll never finish”Article in Harvard Business Review by Greg McKeown: “To do things better, stop doing so much”Article in Harvard Business Review by Greg McKeown: “The unimportance of practically everything”Greg McKeown’s Website __________________________ Thank you for joining us on this episode of Psychologists Off The Clock. We appreciate your feedback. Please take a moment to leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts. It helps us spread the word to more folks like you! Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click Here to Subscribe via Stitcher Click here to Subscribe via Google Play Please note that the information in the podcast and on this site is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for psychological or medical care. If you are looking professional help, visit our resources page for guidance on how to find a therapist. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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