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From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareRoutine is treated as genius because it removes negotiation. When deep priorities depend…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareBig change often fails because it demands heroics. This chapter argues for small…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareExecution becomes easier when you remove friction. Instead of asking people to push…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewSharePlans fail when they assume a perfect world. This chapter argues for buffer:…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareBoundaries create freedom by reducing the number of battles you must fight. Without…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareEditing is the quiet practice of subtraction. In writing, it removes what weakens…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareEssentialism requires the courage to stop—even when you’ve already invested time, money, or…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareSaying no is framed as a skill with a social cost—and a social…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareElimination starts with clarity. If you are unclear about purpose, you will accept…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareSelection fails when your criteria are vague. If your standard is “pretty good,”…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewShareSleep is treated as an asset, not a luxury. When you’re depleted, you…

From Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Greg McKeown — ← Back to chapter overviewSharePlay is presented as a serious tool, not a childish indulgence. When life…