I’ve written before about how essentialism compares to similar concepts explored on this site, such minimalism and intentional living. But I want to use this post to provide a simple and straightforward definition for “essentialism.” I’ll provide a summary of the definition of essentialism and how it can change your life here. But I highly recommend that you read Greg McKeown’s book for a full picture. It was powerful enough for me that I used the term in the title for this site, after all. What is McKeown’s Definition of Essentialism? The short definition is in the book’s subtitle: “the disciplined pursuit of less.” It’s an engaging title because it seems…
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Do you constantly grapple to get control over your time management and goals? Tell me if this sounds familiar: You start your day with a to do list, stay busy all day, and somehow by evening only a portion of it was done. Or you start your year with a list of goals or resolutions only to reevaluate months later and realize you’ve only made minor progress toward any of them. If so, you probably mentally berate yourself for your lack of organization, laziness, or any number of other shortcomings. Well, here I’m going to share the secret to managing your time and accomplishing all your goals. You are not…
