Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Felt busy but not productive? Or like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people’s agendas?
I'm Greg McKeown, and welcome to the What's Essential podcast. Through my best-selling book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, I've been fortunate to help many people deliberately distinguish the vital few from the trivial many and then remove these obstacles to create a clear path to accomplishing what matters. The Way of the Essentialist is not about trying to fit it all in - it's about fitting in only what...
Nir Eyal (author, Indistractable) gives us a deep look into his guide on how to control your attention and stay focused. He and Greg discuss effective time management, prioritization, and decision making as well as practical techniques to effectively harness our emotions for better productivity...
Published 02/22/21
Sheri Salata (author, The Beautiful No) shares the evolution of her experience prior to and after her time as the Executive Producer of The Oprah Winfrey Show. She and Greg discuss spiritual understanding, mood management, and the true energy of effortlessness. They go on to talk about the power...
Published 02/15/21
Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy, Ph.D. (author, Who Not How) shares his insights on how shifting your mindset can lead to both happiness and better results. He and Greg discuss the importance of gratitude and confidence when measuring yourself, the need for clearly defined goals, and...
Published 02/08/21