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Jun 2020
51m 10s

1. What's Essential: The Birth of Essent...

Greg McKeown
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Greg's first guest is his wife, Anna – listen in as they go back in time to the start of Essentialism, on that day when Greg realized he got it all wrong. Greg and Anna discuss the importance of family, gratitude, and not over-extending yourself and your time in order to create a positive home environment.  Greg McKeown Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregorym ... Show More
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