Hello, my name is Greg McKeown, and welcome to the Essentialism podcast! Ever since I made the mistake of leaving my hours old baby and my wife, Anna, in the hospital as I went to a non-essential client meeting, I've been on a mission: to get into conversations with the people I meet to encourage them to explore what is essential, how they can eliminate what ... Show More
Jul 6
Eric Ries: Why 76% of Founders Regret Selling Their Company
Eric Ries is the creator of the Lean Startup method and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, The Leader’s Guide, and The Startup Way. As a founder, Eric has put his own ideas into practice through the Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), Answer.AI, an AI R&D ... Show More
1h 14m
May 5
Harvard Psychologist: The Reason Your Arguments Always Fail (Do This Instead) - Dr. Julia Minson
Most of us walk into disagreements armed with arguments, ready to persuade, but Harvard behavioral scientist Dr. Julia Minson's research reveals that persuasion is actually the goal you're least likely to achieve. In this episode, she unpacks the hidden science of receptiveness: ... Show More
1h 44m
Jun 2024
MI Rewind: Invest Better Using Focus and Essentialism w/ Greg McKeown
On today’s show, Greg McKeown discusses his core philosophy to time management and personal development, Essentialism. Greg is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, motivational speaker, and consultant to Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, and many more. He re ... Show More
39m 57s
Jul 2021
534: Greg McKeown | How to Make What Matters Effortless
Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the host of the What’s Essential podcast, and author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, is out now. What We Discuss with Greg McKeow ... Show More
1h 8m
Jan 2021
431: How to Make Trade-offs in Your Life (Before Others Do it For You) with Greg McKeown
Your agent is calling you to show you houses, your boss is emailing you about some work to do, your partner wants to grab dinner, and you want to take a nap. How do you prioritize things in your life when everything seems so important? The key is essentialism.
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1h 10m
Jan 2024
Greg McKeown - How Essentialism Brings Meaning to Your Life
In today's episode of Slo Mo, we're joined by Greg McKeown, the mind behind the 'Essentialist' philosophy. Greg, renowned for his insights on simplifying life's complexities, shares his personal journey, shedding light on the experiences and inspirations that have shaped his pers ... Show More
1h 42m
Apr 2021
The Secret to Effortless Productivity & Overcoming Overwhelm w/Greg McKeown EP 1102
<p>“If you can’t work any harder, you’ve got to find an easier path.”</p><p>Today's guest is Greg McKeown. Greg is a speaker, bestselling author, and host of the podcast, What’s Essential. His work has been covered by the New York Times, Fortune, and Inc.. He previously wrote the ... Show More
1h 54m
Apr 2021
Effortless Productivity with Greg McKeown
How do you make the things that matter to you happen more effortlessly? If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder and harder, but you’re not getting the results you’re after, or perhaps even getting less results with more effort, this episode is for you. I’m excited to have ... Show More
18m 44s