Essentialism

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

This book presents a systematic discipline focused on discerning what is vital and eliminating everything else to achieve higher impact. The author argues that trying to accomplish everything leads to burnout and minimal progress. Instead readers are encouraged to make deliberate choices about where to invest time and energy. The framework offers methods to reclaim control over schedules and focus exclusively on high contribution activities.

by Greg McKeown

Crown Business · First published 2014 · 260 pages