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351. Discover Clarity with the Essentialism Planner

351. Discover Clarity with the Essentialism Planner

Update: 2024-11-26
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Join Greg as he introduces the Essentialism Planner, a tool designed to help individuals focus on what truly matters. Drawing from personal experiences and a decade of development, Greg guides listeners through key components of the planner, including the personal quarterly offsite, weekly design sessions, and the transformative power half-hour. Learn about the planner's bonus features, the 100-year vision, and the empowering no list, all crafted to navigate life's noise and distractions. Embrace essentialism and discover a more intentional, impactful way to live.

Key Takeaways:



  • Two Types of People: Recognizing that knowing you're lost allows for recalibration and better decision-making.


  • Power of Reflection: The Essentialism Planner emphasizes reflection through personal quarterly offsites and weekly design sessions to align with essential goals.


  • 1, 2, 3 Method: A structured approach to day-to-day prioritization focusing on projects of major significance and urgent tasks.


  • Intergenerational Impact: Understanding the profound influence of past and future generations encourages sustainable life decisions.


  • Saying No: Developing a "no list" alongside a to-do list enhances decision-making power and helps in maintaining focus on essential tasks.

Notable Quotes:


  • "There are two kinds of people in the world: those who are lost, and those who know they are lost."

  • "Airplanes are off track 90% of the time. They only reach their intended destinations because they constantly correct their path."

  • "What matters most is what lasts the longest."

  • "If you don't prioritize your life, someone else will."

  • "It's not rewarding activity; it's rewarding completion."

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351. Discover Clarity with the Essentialism Planner

351. Discover Clarity with the Essentialism Planner

Greg McKeown