Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less [S0033]

2014 HCDJ in Gift-Worthy condition. Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people's agendas?

If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist. The Way of the Essentialist isn't about getting more done in less time. It's about getting only the right things done. It is not a time management strategy, or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply a more selective criteria for what is Essential, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices about where to spend our precious time and energy - instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us.

Essentialism is not one more thing - it's a whole new way of doing everything. A must-read for any leader, manager, or individual who wants to learn how to do less, but better, in every area of their lives, Essentialism is a movement whose time has come.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "This is exactly what I needed to read at exactly the right moment. As I have felt my life spiralling out of control, this is the book I picked up. The author gleans from the best and most successful people and their philosophy and supports his stance that, with a proper personal mission statement, SMART goals, and a willingness to simplify and change our perspective, we can prioritize and live with/play a more meaningful life. His philosophy is one that supports greater joy with family, less clutter and better use of time in all aspects."

"McKeown offers a simple but profound idea: that we accomplish more when we are choosier about where we direct our efforts. I've been in the process of pulling back from things that once seemed important but have left me feeling frustrated and empty. To read a book that articulates many of the deep urges I've been struggling with, makes me want to attack this struggle with renewed purpose. I think the author's points about boundaries and mindfulness will resonate with many readers, whether they're in the business world or trying to carve out quiet time for artistic pursuits."

"This book is a life saver! If you're overwhelmed with tasks in your life, you're doing more but accomplishing less and your time is being stolen by trivial matters you definitely need to read this. The big idea of the book is instead of spreading yourself too thin and taking on a lot of tasks you would deliberately focus on doing less tasks but doing those tasks better. The author gives you tools how to slowly cut trivial commitments, say no, ruthlessly eliminate everything that is not essential and focus your effort on what remains. It was very inspiring for me and contains some amazing insights!"