Book summary: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

I read ‘Essentialism’ by Greg McKeown back in 2018 and I have since become an essentialist. This is the book I share most often with others and a book that I have implemented in nearly every aspect of life. Living as an essentialist has been a running theme throughout all of my blog posts so it seems fitting that I share my summary of the book with you. First, here is a quick summary and an explanation of who should read it before delving into some of the detail.

Two sentence summary:

Being an essentialist is about removing the many trivial things from your life, allowing you to focus on the few things that are truly meaningful. Greg McKeown provides a road map for decluttering your life so you can prioritise the investment of your time and energy in the best way for you.

Who should read this book?

Anybody who feels overwhelmed by the busy world that we live in. This could be those in early careers/students who are beginning to prioritize what matters in their life, or business executives short on time and looking to enhance their contribution to the world.

Defining Essentialism

An essentialist is driven by the idea that almost everything is noise, and that very few things are essential. Essentialism is not about saying ‘no’ more…