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The Art of Essentialism with Greg McKeown
26:40 - 31:39 (04:58)
Greg McKeown talks about essentialism and how we can use it to determine the most important things to focus on in our lives by applying the 80-20 analysis principle. He shares how he balances success and pressure in his work as an author.
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The pressure to constantly produce successful work can be overwhelming, but it's important to identify the most important things to focus on and avoid the temptation to throw everything at a difficult situation.
26:40 - 29:36 (02:55)
Summary
The pressure to constantly produce successful work can be overwhelming, but it's important to identify the most important things to focus on and avoid the temptation to throw everything at a difficult situation. During hard times, it's easy to let a single problem consume your attention, but sometimes the best solution is to step back and refocus on what really matters.
ChapterThe Art of Essentialism with Greg McKeown
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Essentialist approach to productivity prioritizes what is truly important before tackling smaller tasks.
29:37 - 31:39 (02:01)
Summary
The Essentialist approach to productivity prioritizes what is truly important before tackling smaller tasks. By applying this concept to managing priorities, we can focus on our biggest tasks and still find time for smaller tasks without feeling overwhelmed.