But their exploration is not an end in itself. “Essentialists spend as much time as possible exploring, listening, debating, questioning, and thinking. In other words, Essentialism is a disciplined, systematic approach for determining where our highest point of contribution lies, then making execution of those things almost effortless.” Instead of making choices reactively, the Essentialist deliberately distinguishes the vital few from the trivial many, eliminates the nonessentials, and then removes obstacles so the essential things have clear, smooth passage. “The way of the Essentialist means living by design, not by default. McKeown highlights the danger in failing to recognize tradeoffs, the necessity of learning to say no, and the importance of play and sleep.Īccess My Searchable Collection of 100+ Book Notes Key Takeaways What is an essentialist?
A compelling philosophy about living consciously, focusing on the essential few things that fulfill you, and designing your life to achieve your highest point of contribution.
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