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Sep 2022
25m 34s

Effortless

Adam Ashton & Adam Jones
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This week, Ashto and Jonesy learn practical strategies to ease the process of completing essential tasks from the instant NYT bestseller Effortless. As implied by the title, this book is a guide that offers alternative solutions to lighten the struggle of completing your tasks. Proposed by Greg Mckeown, these strategies include: removing unnecessary steps, prioritising progress over perfection, and identifying the finish line of your project. 


Hard work can produce better results, but there’s a limit to how much time and effort we can invest in a project. Effortless offers you preventative measures that help you avoid burnout and, instead, be more productive with your time and energy to achieve excellent results.


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