Teddy Roosevelt once said that nothing is worth doing “unless it means effort, pain, and difficulty.” And to that bestselling author Greg McKeown says, “Baloney!” There’s no denying that hard work often leads to positive results, but it can just as easily lead to exhaustion, apathy, and burnout. In his script-flipping new book, “Effortless: Make It Easier to ... Show More
Jan 29
Does "Mattering" Explain Everything?
In her new book, Mattering, Jennifer Wallace argues that our deepest crises — loneliness, anxiety, political rage — stem from a single unmet need: the need to matter. How did this happen, and what can we do about it? The Next Big Idea is now on YouTube! Check out our episodes ... Show More
54m 10s
Jan 22
The Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had
You know that feeling when you meet someone and something just … clicks? Scientists have a name for it. They call it “interpersonal synchrony.” Turns out we subconsciously mimic other people’s movements, postures, facial expressions, and gestures. We even sync involuntary functio ... Show More
49m 8s
Jan 15
‘It’s a Real Company Run by Fake People’
Evan Ratliff started a company last summer. He and his co-founders came up with a name, hired a team, built a website, and launched an app. They interviewed interns, planned a company hiking trip, and fielded inbound interest from VCs. Normal startup stuff. Except for one thing: ... Show More
1h 5m
Jun 2021
How to Make Your Life More Effortless
<p>When we're failing to do the things that are most important in our lives, the typical diagnosis of the problem is to believe we're simply not working hard enough, and the typical solution to the problem is to put in more effort, apply more discipline, and grind it out.</p>
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51m 39s
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
<p>How do you make the things that matter to you happen more effortlessly?</p> <p>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.</p> <p>I’m ... Show More
18m 44s
May 2015
Mini Episode: No Easy Street
Life will always take effortMost of us have a fantasy that we will hit some point where life won't take effort. We will read the right book, learn the right meditation, rub the right crystal and our troubles will vanish.I think this is a fallacy. Life always take effort, and I th ... Show More
8m 12s
Apr 2024
Letting Go Of Outcomes: Kevin Clifton
"Letting go is one of the most efficacious tools by which to reach spiritual goals." - David HawkinsThis conversation is about the power of letting go of outcomes, identity and attachments. It is paradoxically incredibly hard, and easy, at the same time. Letting go allows us to f ... Show More
1 h
<p><strong>Greg McKeown</strong> (<a href="https://twitter.com/GregoryMcKeown" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@GregoryMcKeown</a>) is the host of the <a href="https://gregmckeown.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What’s Essential</a> podcast, and ... Show More
<p>Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, '<a href="https://amzn.to/2Vy2vjt" target="_blank">Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less</a>'. His new book is '<a href="https://amzn.to/2VEd4S9" target="_blank">Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters ... Show More
