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Essentialism

Greg McKeown

June 2021
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A self-help guide on prioritizing what matters most and eliminating distractions to live a more purposeful and focused life.

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"Just because I was invited didn't seem a good enough reason to attend."

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while we may not always have control over our options, we always have control over how we choose among them.

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once you have sufficiently explored your options, the question you should be asking yourself is not: “What, of my list of competing priorities, should I say yes to?" Instead, ask the essential question: "What will I say no to?" This is the question that will uncover your true priorities.

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Research has shown that of all forms of human motivation the most effective one is progress. Why? Because a small, concrete win creates momentum and affirms our faith in our further success.