Episode
#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
1:36:39
Published: Thu Apr 29 2021
Description
Greg McKeown is a public speaker, leadership & business strategist and an author. Is the toughest path always the right one? Is the more important a thing is, the harder it has to be? Or is there a way to make the execution of what matters most in your life a little easier? Expect to learn why the usefulness of working runs out more quickly than you might think, how Effortless relates to Essentialism, why burnout is not a badge of honour, how to decide what "done" looks like, how to build the courage to be rubbish, how to get the highest return on the least effort and much more... Sponsors: Get 19% discount, 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and Free Shipping from Athletic Greens at https://athleticgreens.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Buy Effortless - https://amzn.to/3n5wby1 Check out Greg's Website - https://gregmckeown.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Greg McKeown, author of Effortless, shares insights on how to make what matters most in your life a little easier.
00:00 - 01:19 (01:19)
Summary
Greg McKeown, author of Effortless, shares insights on how to make what matters most in your life a little easier. He discusses why working more is not always useful, the importance of deciding what "done" looks like, and how to get the highest return on your least effort.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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The host shares his experience with Athletic Greens and how it is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals that blend together to fill in nutritional gaps in your diet, while also being lifestyle friendly regardless of dietary restrictions.
01:19 - 05:21 (04:02)
Summary
The host shares his experience with Athletic Greens and how it is packed with 75 vitamins and minerals that blend together to fill in nutritional gaps in your diet, while also being lifestyle friendly regardless of dietary restrictions.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this episode, the concept of effortlessness is discussed as an alternative to the preconception that things have to be hard.
05:21 - 10:29 (05:07)
Summary
In this episode, the concept of effortlessness is discussed as an alternative to the preconception that things have to be hard. Effortless state, action and results are explained and related to the philosophy of essentialism.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
Tim Ferriss estimates that between ages 15 to 30, 60 to 70 percent of his mental and emotional energy was used up by anger and grudges.
10:29 - 15:03 (04:34)
Summary
Tim Ferriss estimates that between ages 15 to 30, 60 to 70 percent of his mental and emotional energy was used up by anger and grudges. People often assume that the right way is the harder one.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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In this podcast, the speaker talks about how people can start applying essentialism and effortlessness by identifying one essential thing that they can do consistently which would be a game changer for them.
15:03 - 18:22 (03:19)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about how people can start applying essentialism and effortlessness by identifying one essential thing that they can do consistently which would be a game changer for them.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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The idea that there's a more effortless way to achieve your objective is rarely advocated for, leading to burnout in entrepreneurs who are constantly working hard.
18:22 - 22:28 (04:06)
Summary
The idea that there's a more effortless way to achieve your objective is rarely advocated for, leading to burnout in entrepreneurs who are constantly working hard. This faulty idea needs to be challenged and an easier path towards success needs to be explored.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recommends asking oneself what a situation would look like if it were effortless in order to simplify the situation.
22:28 - 28:17 (05:48)
Summary
The speaker recommends asking oneself what a situation would look like if it were effortless in order to simplify the situation. He gives an example of a request he received and how he handled it by reframing his approach.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses two signs of burnout in entrepreneurs: becoming chronically aware of one's own mortality due to working late nights, and starting to resent people.
28:17 - 34:20 (06:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses two signs of burnout in entrepreneurs: becoming chronically aware of one's own mortality due to working late nights, and starting to resent people. They suggest taking a break and assessing one's relationships as a way to counteract burnout.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
Understanding the actual research around the value and return of investment on taking an effortless nap can lead to greater productivity and success, although the idea is still viewed through an industrial age lens.
34:20 - 39:04 (04:44)
Summary
Understanding the actual research around the value and return of investment on taking an effortless nap can lead to greater productivity and success, although the idea is still viewed through an industrial age lens. Coming back to an effortless state is essential to maintain focus and engagement in daily life.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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The podcast discusses strategies for effective summarization and suggests working in microbursts.
39:04 - 44:57 (05:52)
Summary
The podcast discusses strategies for effective summarization and suggests working in microbursts. A sustainable approach could be adding 20 summaries per day over a five day period, or working in 10 minute sessions to gradually build up the number of summaries.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests being mindful of your energy levels and taking breaks to avoid burnout while working.
44:57 - 49:59 (05:02)
Summary
The speaker suggests being mindful of your energy levels and taking breaks to avoid burnout while working. Adding additional time to your workday should be done carefully based on personal experience and energy flow.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, Benjamin Hardy talks about the importance of constructing systems, hiring the right people, and networking to 100X your life.
49:59 - 57:18 (07:19)
Summary
In this podcast, Benjamin Hardy talks about the importance of constructing systems, hiring the right people, and networking to 100X your life. By getting to know people beyond your normal group, you can create opportunities for growth and success.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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Understanding the principles of a task can help it be applied more efficiently in the future.
57:18 - 1:03:34 (06:15)
Summary
Understanding the principles of a task can help it be applied more efficiently in the future. Working with individuals who have high initiative can also make mental exertion more effortless.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
Gratitude is the key theme that runs through positive state of action and results, rather than the other way around.
1:03:36 - 1:09:46 (06:10)
Summary
Gratitude is the key theme that runs through positive state of action and results, rather than the other way around. It has the ability to create a good and positive state in good times and bad.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
Being in an effortless and grateful state can help one steer clear of fearful, angry, grudging, and comparative states.
1:09:46 - 1:17:22 (07:35)
Summary
Being in an effortless and grateful state can help one steer clear of fearful, angry, grudging, and comparative states. Formalizing gratitude can help individuals hold themselves accountable to stay in an appreciative state of mind and live in the present moment, leading to a happier life.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host discusses the power of gratitude in dealing with bad situations and mentions Nassim Taleb's anti-fragility principle in relation to human-powered flights.
1:17:22 - 1:22:52 (05:29)
Summary
The host discusses the power of gratitude in dealing with bad situations and mentions Nassim Taleb's anti-fragility principle in relation to human-powered flights.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of seeing failure as an end in itself, and almost the thing that you are aiming to get to, is discussed.
1:22:52 - 1:32:40 (09:48)
Summary
The idea of seeing failure as an end in itself, and almost the thing that you are aiming to get to, is discussed. Failure is not a bug, you repurpose failure, and rebrand it as the outcome.
Episode#314 - Greg McKeown - How To Make Life Effortless
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This podcast explains that people who consistently choose the most high leverage activity often have a rough edged, half-assed quality, and polishing things to perfection is a low leverage activity, holding them back from doing what's essential to them.
1:32:40 - 1:36:38 (03:58)
Summary
This podcast explains that people who consistently choose the most high leverage activity often have a rough edged, half-assed quality, and polishing things to perfection is a low leverage activity, holding them back from doing what's essential to them.