Episode 59

Essentialism for Students

Greg Mckeown on focusing on what matters

Greg Mckeown explains how students can focus on the essentials while still keeping up with homework and classes.

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Greg Mckeown

NYT Bestselling author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless"

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Episode 59 with Greg Mckeown, originally published Aug 20, 2021.

What is truly essential?

Essentialism is more than just a productivity method. It is a way of life. In this episode, the New York Times bestselling author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless," Greg Mckeown, explains how to focus on the essentials while still keeping up with homework and classes.

Do you ever have trouble completing what really matters? Instead, you are wasting all of your energy on trivial, pointless tasks? In his book, Essentialism, Greg Mckeown shows us how to flip the script and prioritize our energy. Essentialism is not just an idea, it’s a way of life that is vital in our burned-out culture.

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Recurring Question

"What books have had an impact on you?"

For Young Listeners

"What advice do you have for teenagers?"

Greg Mckeown is the New York Times bestselling author of the books, Essentialism and Effortless!