Source: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

Main ideas:

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Focus on what truly matters and eliminate the non-essential ^96%

96%

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Saying no to distractions allows you to say yes to what’s important ^90%

90%

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Clarity of purpose enables better decision-making ^89%

89%

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Pareto’s Principle: 80% of results come from 20% of efforts ^88%

88%

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Prioritization requires constant evaluation and re-evaluation ^88%

88%

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Less but better is the key to meaningful progress ^91%

91%

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Routine and discipline create space for essential activities ^86%

86%

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Multitasking dilutes focus and reduces effectiveness ^94%

94%

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Sleep and rest are critical for sustained high performance ^97%

97%

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Setting boundaries protects your time and energy ^95%

95%

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Eliminating the trivial many makes room for the vital few ^89%

89%

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Success comes from consistent, focused effort on fewer goals ^91%

91%

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The ability to choose is a fundamental human power ^91%

91%

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Fear of missing out often leads to overcommitment ^93%

93%

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Essentialism is about making deliberate trade-offs ^92%

92%

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Progress is achieved through small, incremental steps ^89%

89%

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External expectations can distract from personal priorities ^90%

90%

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Simplifying life reduces stress and increases clarity ^89%

89%

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Focusing on the present moment enhances productivity ^85%

85%

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Essentialism is a mindset, not just a set of actions ^91%

91%