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Effortless

Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most: The Instant New York Times Bestseller
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Effortless by Greg McKeown explores strategies to make achieving goals easier, proposing a shift from working harder to finding simpler, more efficient ways to accomplish tasks. It focuses on reducing the unnecessary effort and complexity in both personal and professional life to attain sustainable success and avoid burnout.
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Effortless

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Effortless by Greg McKeown is a transformative guide that seeks to redefine how we approach life's most important tasks. In a fast-paced world where burnout has become all too common, this New York Times bestseller and Times (UK) Best Book of the Year offers a powerful alternative to the relentless hustle. McKeown argues that not everything has to be difficult to be meaningful. Instead, he provides actionable strategies to make crucial tasks feel effortless, thus allowing you to achieve more with less stress and greater satisfaction.

The complexity of modern life often leads us to believe that valuable tasks must inherently be hard and demanding. McKeown challenges this false dichotomy with a simple yet profound principle: essential activities can be made easier. Drawing from his own extensive research and experiences, he presents a compelling case for why the effortless path is not only possible but also highly effective.

In Effortless, McKeown lays out a series of practical tools and techniques designed to help you transform laborious tasks into enjoyable rituals, prevent frustration by addressing problems before they escalate, and maintain a sustainable pace instead of constantly pushing yourself to the brink. Through detailed examples and relatable anecdotes, he demonstrates how making one-time choices can eliminate numerous future decisions, and how simplifying relationships can make them more manageable and fulfilling.

Imagine turning the mundane into moments of joy, setting up systems that streamline your decision-making, and fostering connections that energize rather than drain you. McKeown's philosophy champions the idea that working smarter, not harder, leads to greater fulfilment and productivity. By focusing on what truly matters and applying the effortless approach, you can create a life that is both rich in accomplishment and enjoyment.

Highlighted by rave reviews, Effortless is more than just a collection of tips and tricks; it is a mindset shift that invites you to reconsider how you navigate the demands of life. As Daniel H. Pink aptly puts it, "In a world beset by burnout, Greg McKeown's work is essential." Similarly, Arianna Huffington notes that "Effortless shows that achieving more doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it out to be."

McKeown's ideas have already helped thousands to see that making things easier isn’t about laziness. It’s about being strategic and thoughtful. Effortless will guide you in rethinking your approach to life's challenges and unlocking your potential to achieve more by doing less. Dive into this enlightening read and discover how you can make it easier to do more of what matters most. Effortless is not just a book; it is a roadmap to a better, more balanced life.

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If you're feeling overwhelmed, Effortless by Greg McKeown offers practical advice on breaking down tasks and focusing on what truly matters. It delivers strategies to start new projects, grow them effectively, and streamline essential tasks while eliminating pointless efforts. The book is timely and essential, especially in today's climate of burnout and stress.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753558379

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virgin Books

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Greg McKeown was recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He is the CEO of THIS Inc, a leadership and strategy design agency headquartered in Silicon Valley. He has taught at companies that include Apple, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Salesforce.com, Twitter and VMware. Originally from London, he now lives in Menlo Park, California with his wife, Anna, and their four children. Greg holds an MBA from Stanford University.

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