Essentialism
“Only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.”
Is this you?
Feeling stretched too thin?
Often busy but not productive?
Feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people?
Developing Essentialism is the key!
McKeown tells us that Essentialism isn't about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the RIGHT things done. By forcing us to be more selective in where we spend our “one wild and precious life” (Mary Oliver) the disciplined pursuit of less invites us to cultivate control of our own choices, instead of giving others “carte blanche” to choose for us.
McKeown leads us through 4 parts:
Essence: What is the core mind-set of an Essentialist?
Explore: How can we discern the trivial many from the vital few?
Eliminate: How can we cut out the trivial many?
Execute: How can we make doing the vital few things almost effortless?
Walking through the practical steps of determining what is truly essential in life, this book demonstrates that by focusing on “less” we can actually accomplish “more”. I love the reminder that when we try to be all things to all people, we actually become unproductive and inefficient in everything we aim to do.
If you want to regain control of your life whether it be home, work, or relationships… The Disciplined Pursuit of Less is sure to help you get clear on what really matters!
~A
“If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson