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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
Have you ever felt the urge to declutter your work life?
Do you often find yourself stretched too thin?
Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized?
Are you frequently 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 do less, but better, and declutter and organize their own their lives, Essentialism is a movement whose time has come.
From the Publisher
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Publisher : Crown Currency (April 15 2014)
Language : English
Hardcover : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 0804137382
ISBN-13 : 978-0804137386
Item weight : 1.05 kg
Dimensions : 14.48 x 2.29 x 21.59 cm
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They appreciate the valuable lessons and insights it provides. Many of them find the strategies effective and able to apply them immediately. However, some feel the diagrams are unnecessary and slow down the pacing.
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Miss –
A small, easy read (less is more!) – it will reshape your thinking!
I was so happy with this book. Often, I have difficulty reading books (due to having a hard time paying attention) but I found this book so easy to read. I found it to be written in simple terms, similar to a sort of ‘conversational’ tone, that was extremely easy to follow and understand.The concepts within the book (such as: allow 50% more time than you need, saying NO, knowing when to quit, and being good at one thing rather than mediocre at 10 things) really resonated with me, and I have actually put them into practice since reading this book (particularly the ‘if your answer is not 90% yes, then it’s NO!’ rule).I can honestly say this is one of the most beneficial books I have read in a very long time, and it is perfect if you are looking to simplify your life by changing how you think about the way you think, and what you choose to do. The book really emphasizes it’s rule of “less but better”, which seems to counter what most people in today’s society thinks (more is better), and reshapes that idea into one that values quality over quantity, and helps you make better use of your limited time on this earth.I really enjoyed this book, and I recommend it to anyone looking to simplify your life. It would make a wonderful college (or even high school) graduation gift to family or friends.Overall:Ease of reading: 5/5 – Good, simple language similar to written conversation. Lots of stories and examples, very easy to follow and understand.Relevant Information: 5/5 – As said above, lots of relevant and good examples from real life (both the author’s personal experiences, and experiences gathered from mainstream successful people).Ease of Application: 5/5 – For a self-help book, this book is easy to quickly apply to anyone’s life. Do less, but better. Say no if your answer is not 90% less, and allow yourself 50% more time than you need.
Donnie –
An Expertly Crafted Exposition on the Art of Living Essentially
This book lives up to its name. It’s a short-letter version of a book, meaning, it felt like it was a quick read, but the material is worth being studied, for there is a lot of depth to this work. I gave the first copy I bought to my wife and am buying another for myself and several more for some friends and family.Most importantly, weeks after finishing this book I am still thinking about it, discussing the core principles of Essentialism with my wife, and trying to practice them every day. Greg McKeown clearly defines a basic need in our data-driven information overload society “to do less”. “LESS is MORE”. “Make execution as easy as possible.” “Learn to say no.” And asking yourself, “What is essential right now?” …to offer a few quotes from memory that have really stuck with me.The illustrations are great too, and a few of the pages are printed reverse contrast which has the effect of making the statements they contain feel like something to ponder rather than just read through.I would not be surprised if this book gains a cult following, especially among business executives and the technorati. I foresee, as the digital age progresses, that we will need some kind of cyber-zen philosophy in order to make sense of our place in the new landscape. I don’t know if that is what Greg was trying to do, but he is definitely on to something. Well done.
Carson Coady –
“Do less, better”. That summarizes things.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I gained some insight on my own life and I’ll be taking some time to review the highlights and parts of the book that stuck out to me.It’s a great book to help you reflect on your own life and decide what’s essential to you. How do you want to live your life?
Dumiso Mpofu –
A book to trigger keystone habits in your life
Essentialism was a breeze to read, which is a reflection of the effort and skill that went into creating it. It made me think, reflect, and make some key decisions that are already paying dividends. This is a book for anyone who feels overwhelmed, unsure, or in need of clarity. Amazing read.
Marc-André –
Un guide clair pour se recentrer sur l’essentiel
Ce livre est une lecture précieuse pour ceux qui souhaitent mieux gérer leur temps et leurs priorités. Il propose une approche structurée pour identifier ce qui a réellement de la valeur et éliminer le superflu. Accessible et inspirant, il offre des conseils concrets pour adopter une vie plus intentionnelle et efficace.
Bmac –
First half 5/5. Second half 1/5.
Started off great. Devoured the first half. Then its as if Greg ran out of steam and just half hazardly threw a bunch of random unrelated things down on paper and called it his book. For example in the first half he speaks about saying no to meetings which are not essential. Later, he talks about the “high power executive” who schedules a meeting every Monday morning at 9 am and it’s not optional. This automation of the meeting allows for more creativity and innovation. Ok ok wait…hold the bus. So its essential for the exec to have a space with ALL his staff just to think? But then his staff all HAVE to attend even though its likely a giant waste of their time and certainly not essential for them. This book very much has these undertones of selfishness. It is not about balancing needs or empathy, it is about me and me alone. Screw everyone else they can figure it out….but just enough references to people like Rosa parks and Ghandi that you could refute the claim it encourages selfishness. I loved the bit on play. I loved the overarching themes. But definitely could have cut this book in half.
Brian R –
Eye Opening Look at How we Live
I love this book and am reading again! The idea that we have too much on the go, too much stuff, and too much taking our time. I am typically a scattered person, and will take on more tasks even when I’m drowning under current workload. This has as more to do with my personality than anything but after reading this gem I have stepped back and pushed much aside to focus on the “essentials”. It’s not perfect but I’m slowly seeing whats really important, and I don’t feel bad about saying no to people. It was the perfect book at the right time for me.
Cliente de Kindle –
Es un libro recomendado
Guillermo Mendoza –
Decente
abdelrahman –
This book on essentialism offers a lot of valuable insights and practical ideas for focusing on what truly matters in life. The author presents compelling arguments for simplifying our lives and prioritizing the essentials, which can be quite eye-opening and inspiring.However, the content can feel somewhat repetitive as the book progresses. The core concepts are reiterated multiple times, which can make the reading experience feel a bit drawn out. Despite this, the book is still worth a read for anyone looking to streamline their life and focus on what’s most important. Just be prepared for a bit of repetition along the way.
Giulia –
I have re read this book already twice and it’s so direct and well written it’s one on my favourites on the subject
rfichtner –
O livro tem um excelente insight: com o mesmo esforço, focar em uma única direção e avançar muito vs. fazer um milhão de atividades e avançar muito pouco em cada uma delas. Além dos argumentos que suportam a tese, um ponto positivo é que ele também provê ferramentas práticas para executar a ideia.No mundo atual que vivemos onde tudo avança muito rápido e nos sentimos pressionados para entregar muito no menor tempo possível, vale a pena essa reflexão.Para onde eu quero/devo ir? O que de fato é essencial e gera o maior valor possível? Como pesquisar alternativas? Como balancear os custos e benefícios (trade-offs) e priorizar/despriorizar? Como começar e manter o foco no essencial? São algumas das perguntas respondidas ao longo do livro.