Chapter

Signs of Being a Non-Essentialist
09:17 - 13:30 (04:12)

The primary reason for being a non-essentialist is because one didn't know that there was an alternative to choosing that lifestyle. People who feel like their day is being hijacked by other people's agenda may be non-essentialists.

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The concept of essentialism is all about less but better, focusing on the things that matter the most.
09:17 - 10:32 (01:15)
Essentialism
Summary

The concept of essentialism is all about less but better, focusing on the things that matter the most. One can self-diagnose if they're a non-essentialist by answering simple questions like whether they have ever been busy but not productive or stretched too thin at work or home, among others.

Chapter
Signs of Being a Non-Essentialist
Episode
#175 - Greg McKeown - Essentialism Explained: How To Focus On What Matters In Life
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Author Greg McKeown discusses how becoming an essentialist can increase productivity and reduce stress.
10:32 - 12:31 (01:58)
Productivity
Summary

Author Greg McKeown discusses how becoming an essentialist can increase productivity and reduce stress.

Chapter
Signs of Being a Non-Essentialist
Episode
#175 - Greg McKeown - Essentialism Explained: How To Focus On What Matters In Life
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the modern idea that staying busy equates to being important, successful, and fulfilled in life.
12:31 - 13:30 (00:59)
Busy culture
Summary

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the modern idea that staying busy equates to being important, successful, and fulfilled in life. They question the current culture's understanding of the necessity of being busy.

Chapter
Signs of Being a Non-Essentialist
Episode
#175 - Greg McKeown - Essentialism Explained: How To Focus On What Matters In Life
Podcast
Modern Wisdom