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Greg McKeown’s bestselling book, Essentialism offers actionable, life-changing advice on how to separate the few things that matter in your work and life from the noise that constantly surrounds you.

This FastReads Summary offers supplementary material to Essentialism to help you distill the key takeaways, review the book's content, and further understand the writing style and overall themes from an editorial perspective. Whether you'd like to deepen your understanding, refresh your memory, or simply decide whether or not this book is for you, FastReads Summary is here to help. Absorb everything you need to know in under 20 minutes!

What does this FastReads Summary Include?

• Executive summary of the original book
• Detailed chapter-by-chapter synopses
• Key Takeaways from each chapter
• Exposition & Analysis

Original Book Summary Overview
Greg McKeown cuts through the jargon of productivity literature to remind his readers the one thing they are losing sight of in the face of increasing opportunities: no one can have it all. He builds on the personal philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Steve Jobs, and other iconic personalities to offer insightful, research-backed, and practical tips for taking back control of your life by embracing the power of less. Any team leader, parent, or individual feeling strained by the weight of a schedule spiraling out of control will find this book invaluable.

BEFORE YOU BUY: The purpose of this FastReads Summary is to help you decide if it’s worth the time, money and effort reading the original book (if you haven’t already). FastReads has pulled out the essence—but only to help you ascertain the value of the book for yourself. This analysis is meant as a supplement to, and not a replacement for, Essentialism.

“Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life someone else will.” - Greg McKeown

“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.” - Greg McKeown

“Essentialism: only once you give yourself permission to stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things that really matter.” - Greg McKeown

“The word priority came into the English language in the 1400s. It was singular. It meant the very first or prior thing. It stayed singular for the next five hundred years. Only in the 1900s did we pluralize the term and start talking about priorities.” - Greg McKeown

***Don’t Miss Greg McKeown’s life-changing book, “Essentialism.” If you have ever felt too busy to get everything done in a day, this book is a must-read to get your life back under control. “Essentialism” isn’t just another self-help book, it will change the way you live your life.***

What Will You Learn from Reading This Book?

• How to harness the power of choice to take charge of your time, priorities, and life.
• How to separate the few things that matter in your work and life from the noise that constantly surrounds you.
• How to eliminate the constraints that keep you from making your highest contribution.
• How to simplify your life by pursuing less but better.
• How to build up on small wins to make monumental progress.
• How to free yourself by reducing your options and setting clear boundaries.
• How to overcome the fear of loss and let go of the things that hold you back.
• How to find your essential intent and unify the flow of your life or organization.

Book Summary Editorial Review

Greg McKeown cuts through the jargon of productivity literature to remind his readers the one thing they are losing sight of in the face of increasing opportunities: no one can have it all. He builds on the personal philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Steve Jobs, and other iconic personalities to offer insightful, research-backed, and practical tips for taking back control of your life by embracing the power of less. Any team leader, parent, or individual feeling strained by the weight of a schedule spiraling out of control will find this book invaluable.