Greg McKeown Books

THE LIFE-CHANGING NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • MORE THAN TWO MILLION COPIES SOLD • Now in a 10th anniversary edition featuring a new introduction and bonus 21-day challenge. “Essentialism holds the keys to solving one of the great puzzles of life: How can we do less but accomplish more?”—Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done. Have you ever found yourself stretched too thin? Are you often busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked? If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist. Essentialism is more than a time-management 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 toward the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply more selective criteria for where to spend our precious time and energy, the disciplined pursuit of less empowers us to reclaim control of our own choices, instead of giving others the implicit permission to choose for us. Essentialism is not one more thing to do. It’s a whole new way of doing less, but better, in every area of our lives. Join the millions of people who have used Essentialism to change their outlook on the world.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than one million copies sold! Essentialism isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done. “A timely, essential read for anyone who feels overcommitted, overloaded, or overworked.”—Adam Grant Have you ever: • found yourself stretched too thin? • simultaneously felt overworked and underutilized? • felt busy but not productive? • felt 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. Essentialism is more than 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 toward the things that really matter. By forcing us to apply 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. It’s about doing less, but better, in every area of our lives. Essentialism is a movement whose time has come.

Do you ever feel like you're on the brink of burnout? You want to contribute more but lack energy, running faster without getting closer to your goals? As high achievers, we often believe that success requires relentless work, leading us to overexert and overthink. This mindset can leave us feeling more exhausted than ever, stuck in a cycle of "Zoom, eat, sleep, repeat," where we work harder but achieve less. However, getting ahead doesn't have to be this difficult. There is a better way: instead of pushing ourselves harder, we can seek an easier path. This approach offers actionable advice for making essential activities simpler, allowing you to achieve desired results without burning out. You will learn how to turn tedious tasks into enjoyable rituals, prevent frustration by solving problems early, set a sustainable pace, make one-time choices that simplify future decisions, streamline processes by removing unnecessary steps, and maintain relationships more easily. The effortless way isn't about being lazy; it's about being smart. While not everything in life can be made easy, we can certainly make it easier to focus on what truly matters.

The intricacy of modern life has created a false dichotomy between things that are 'hard and important,' and those that are 'easy and trivial.' Everything has become so much harder than it ought to be. But, Greg McKeown says there is a third alternative. In Effortless , he offers practical strategies for making the most vital tasks the easiest ones. Honed over the better part of a decade, these strategies include- Asking 'What Step Can I Remove?' (accomplish more, in fewer steps) ; Having the Courage to Be Rubbish (prioritize progress over perfection) ; Deciding What 'Done' Looks Like (don't keep running after you pass the finish line). McKeown's philosophy of essentialism has helped thousands to eliminate nonessential activities and focus on the few that really matter. Working out what is essential is the first step - making these tasks effortless is the next. Effortless will show you how.

"A thought-provoking, accessible, and essential exploration of why some leaders (called "Diminishers") drain capability and intelligence from their teams while others (called "Multipliers") amplify it to produce better results"--Provided by publisher.

Focusing on the principle of Essentialism, this 90-day planner encourages readers to streamline their efforts and prioritize what truly matters. It offers structured guidance to help individuals reduce distractions and enhance productivity across various aspects of life. By implementing its strategies, users can achieve more meaningful outcomes while minimizing unnecessary tasks, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle.

Wie man Aufgaben ohne Stress und Mühe erledigt Sie würden gerne mehr erreichen, fühlen sich aber zu erschöpft? Sie rennen immer schneller, aber das Ziel ist immer weiter entfernt? Viele Dinge scheinen oftmals weitaus anstrengender, als sie sein sollten. Woran das liegt und was man dagegen tun kann, beschreibt der New-York-Times-Bestsellerautor Greg McKeown. Meist mangelt es weder an der Motivation noch an dem Willen, Aufgaben zu erledigen, ganz im Gegenteil: Wir arbeiten zu viel und überanstrengen uns und irgendwann sind die Akkus leer. McKeown zeigt, wie man Ablenkungen reduziert, langweilige Aufgaben in angenehme Rituale verwandelt, Prozesse vereinfacht, Frustration vorbeugt und lernt, auch Unvollkommenheit zu akzeptieren. Denn dann lassen sich Aufgaben wieder mühelos erledigen und die eigenen Ziele viel leichter erreichen. »Ein dringend benötigtes Korrektiv zur Burnout-Kultur.« – Cal Newport, Autor von Eine Welt ohne E-Mail und Konzentriert arbeiten

Autor światowego bestsellera Esencjalista przedstawia inspirujący poradnik osiągania celów, pokazując, jak ułatwić sobie wykonywanie właściwych zadań. Zaczyna od zasady: NIE WSZYSTKO MUSI BYĆ TAK TRUDNE. Czy czujesz, że biegniesz coraz szybciej, ale nie zbliżasz się do celów? Chcesz dać z siebie więcej, ale brakuje ci energii? Często pracujesz dwa razy ciężej, osiągając połowę rezultatów? Jest inny sposób. Zamiast wkładać więcej wysiłku, warto szukać prostych i skutecznych rozwiązań. Autor pokazuje, że życie nie musi być skomplikowane, oferując gotowe rady na osiągnięcie pożądanych wyników bez wypalenia. Dowiesz się, jak przekształcić żmudne zadania w rytuały, wyznaczyć tempo na dłużej, upraszczać procesy, eliminować przyszłe decyzje oraz zapobiegać frustracji. Książka jest pełna żywego języka, historii i mądrych spostrzeżeń, które pomagają odwrócić scenariusz, by rzeczy ważne stały się łatwiejsze. W obliczu wypalenia, treści McKeowna są niezwykle istotne. Autor podważa mit, że im ważniejszy cel, tym więcej wysiłku wymaga jego osiągnięcie, proponując łatwiejsze drogi do sukcesu. Prosto to poradnik z prostymi strategiami, które można od razu wdrożyć w życie.